It was always a bit of a tussle between Devon and London. Teignmouth born Solicitor Advocate Rachel Smith (pictured above) loved her job in London and her ability to support her beloved Chelsea Football club. But she also knew she wanted to return home to her family and her roots in Devon.
So she made a decision: instead of the frequent commuting to Devon at weekends, she decided to find the right job in Exeter and travel in reverse to Chelsea matches.
Rachel who’s 29, knew the moment she set foot in Rundlewalker offices on Exeter Quayside, that this was the place to be....
A first-of-its-kind, national study has launched calling on the people of the South West to share their views and experiences of the police and emergency services.
The anonymous study is hosted online by Hudgell Solicitors, legal specialists in civil liberties cases, and will gauge the nation’s perceptions of the police and other emergency services.
The study’s findings will explore themes including safety, trust and overall reputation, investigating the experiences Brits have had with the police, how the nation feels about the force and what has impacted on their...
Gilbert Stephens has announced the retirement of Peter Bennet from the Firm’s service on Thursday 20th April after and long and successful career in the legal profession.
Peter was born, raised and educated in Exeter. In 1976 he became a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and subsequently in 1993 he was a founder member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
He has worked locally for all his professional career having joined Gilbert Stephens in 2002 as Senior Private Client Legal Executive from which he now retires from 15 years’ service.
A leading local law firm, which was recently named UK Law Firm of the Year, has won a hat-trick of national awards. Stephens Scown LLP, the current holder of the British Legal Awards’ UK Law Firm of the Year title, has won three awards in the Managing Partners’ Forum Awards 2017. It took home the titles in the Best Managed National Firm, Best Leadership of a Mould-breaking Firm and Best Corporate Culture categories. The judges praised Stephens Scown’s innovative approach, including being the first large law firm to introduce an employee ownership scheme, which gives all staff an equal...
Solicitors Beviss & Beckingsale, which has offices in Honiton, Axminster, Seaton and Chard, has beaten off stiff competition to make it to the finals of the Devon & Somerset Law Society Legal Awards 2017.
A panel of judges selected Beviss & Beckingsale to go forward as a finalist in the category Law Firm of the Year (1 to 10 partners).
The awards, which were held for the first time last year, recognise the important contribution that law firms make to local communities and the economy in the two counties.
Solicitors Title is delighted to have been recognised as a go-to firm for corporate and commercial work in this year’s Legal 500 rankings.
Legal 500 is an independent directory of the leading law firms and lawyers. Published annually, the guide is compiled after extensive research, including confidential references from clients and contacts and following assessment of the work carried out by each practice being reviewed.
Our corporate practice was singled out as offering “particular expertise in the technology and media sectors” with head of department Richard James...
Wollen Michelmore Solicitors have relocated their Barnstaple office to a new ‘easy to access’ location, just outside of town.
On Friday 16th September the team opened the doors of the new office at Avery House, Liberty Road at the Roundswell Business Park. All six members of the team are ready and operational and look forward to welcoming existing and new clients.
Award winning Wollen Michelmore has been serving the Devon legal community for the last 150 years and during the last decade it has grown significantly. The firm excels in its private client and property work and...
Leading local law firm Stephens Scown LLP has recruited a new partner to its thriving private client team in Exeter which advises individuals on tax and personal financial issues. Malcolm Emery joins the firm from Thrings LLP, where he led the firm’s wealth and succession team in Bristol and London. Malcolm is dual qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser and Solicitor. In an extensive career spanning more than 20 years, he has advised individuals and private trustees on a range of issues including exit and succession planning, preparing Wills and Trusts, and offshore tax matters. Much of his...
People living in and near West Hill can call in at the village hall on Tuesday 3rd May to discuss a range of legal matters for free over tea, coffee and cake.
Staff from East Devon law firm Beviss & Beckingsale will be holding an informal legal surgery from 10am until midday. There’s no need to pre-book - simply pop in for advice from an experienced and friendly team.
Partner Zoe Gaitskell, who specialises in family law, says, “We want people to be able to access our services as easily as possible so we have decided to take our solicitors to them. I’ll be joining my...
People living in and near West Hill can call in at the village hall on Tuesday 3rd May to discuss a range of legal matters for free over tea, coffee and cake.
Staff from East Devon law firm Beviss & Beckingsale will be holding an informal legal surgery from 10am until midday. There’s no need to pre-book - simply pop in for advice from an experienced and friendly team.
The team will be on hand to advise on Residential and Commercial Property; Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney; Pre-Nups, Cohabitation Agreements, Divorce and Child Contact matters; Dispute...
