One person will develop dementia every three minutes in the UK during 2016. There are already 850,000 people with dementia in the UK and it is estimated that this figure will rise to over 1 million by 2025.
In light of these statistics planning for the future is vitally important yet nearly 60% of adults don’t have a Will. A Will ensures that your property, savings and other assets will go the people you want benefit rather than letting the government decide. Although that decision may appear simple, it is necessary to take legal advice to ensure your wishes are accurately recorded...
Charlotte Harding, her mum, Sue and friend Mouna Souyad all have a very special reason to take part in next month’s Exeter Neon Night Run.
Exeter Hospiscare nurses and doctors cared for their good friend Mary Christopher at the city’s Searle House Hospice.
The Neon Run, on Saturday 28 May, will raise funds for the hospice which is a local charity, helping local people.
Charlotte, 22, said: “We were just blown away by the care and I think it’s really important that people know about the work that Hospiscare does. Mary was in the hospice for a few weeks and I visited...
Staff at a West Country legal firm took part in a record-breaking cake bake to raise hundreds of pounds for charity.
Everys Solicitors, a leading West Country legal firm, took part in the national Great Legal Bake, hosting their very own cake bake in their Exeter and Exmouth offices.
They were raising money for Access to Justice, a charity which supports the provision of legal advice services to people most in need but unable to afford it.
Llewellyn Nicholls, Everys Business Development and Marketing Manager, said: “Here at Everys, we were really keen to get...
Law firm Beviss & Beckingsale is starting 2016 with a highly experienced new Practice Manager at its helm, overseeing its four offices in East Devon and Somerset.
Mark Noble worked for a barristers’ chambers in the City and a number of international law firms before relocating to the West Country, where he’s just taken up his new role. Mark is no stranger to the South West; he went to school in Dorset.
Afterwards, he joined the Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment (AUWE) on Portland, where he was involved in the design of sonar and torpedoes, before moving to...
Solicitors at Beviss & Beckingsale raised two grand in two weeks by writing and amending wills for clients in exchange for a donation to local charity Hospiscare.
The Honiton-based law firm raised a total of £2,004 to help care for patients living with a terminal illness in Exeter, Mid and East Devon.
Lawyers at Beviss & Beckingsale’s office in Honiton raised £1,044, a further £500 came from the Chard office, £385 from staff in Axminster and £75 from Seaton.
On Thursday 24th September, members of the Gilbert Stephens’ Young Professionals Network gathered at Exeter’s newest restaurant and cool cocktail bar, Circa 1924, for the chance to catch up with some familiar faces as well as welcome new ones for a long lunch.
The friendly and informal networking group enjoyed exclusive use of the 1920s inspired venue and enjoyed one (or maybe two) prohibition inspired cocktails from its moonshiner bar.
Steve Wadham, YPN regular from Thompson Jenner accountants, says: “Each event I go to is always different and I really enjoy being able to...
Honiton-based charity See The Future has a new supporter - East Devon law firm Beviss & Beckingsale is the latest local business to give its backing.
Family lawyer Zoe Gaitskell, one of the firm’s partners, says: “Our team is delighted to be able to support such a worthwhile cause. As solicitors, we’re acutely aware of the importance of planning for the future and we’re pleased to be able to play a part in helping raise awareness of the importance of regular eye checks”.
Leanne Greengrass, See The Future’s founder, adds: “I’m thrilled a prominent local firm like Beviss...
Exeter and Crediton based law firm Veitch Penny, is giving this year’s Mid Devon Show visitors the opportunity to win a luxury Devon hamper.
The Veitch Penny team will be one of the many local businesses exhibiting at the Mid Devon Show on Saturday 25th July. At the event they’ll be running a free prize draw with the chance to win an Artisan Feast luxury hamper from Purely Devon Hampers.
Entry is simple – just visit the Veitch Penny stand and fill in one of the entry forms. The winning name will be drawn the same day at 5pm.
Experienced portfolio manager Bill Keen has recently joined Everys Solicitors’ investment management team.
Bill Keen has joined Everys’ Honiton office after eight years with Charles Stanley in Exeter where he was involved in constructing and managing portfolios together with the selection of investments. He will work alongside chartered wealth manager Vince Hawkes to offer a comprehensive service to Everys’ investment clients.
Previously, Bill was head of investment & product research with a local investment management firm, following roles as a fund manager, investment...
Gilbert Stephens LLP, has expanded its conveyancing team following the recruitment of Alison Parker, a qualified conveyancer with 25 years industry experience. Our multi-role practice with five offices in Devon, welcomes Alison to its Exeter office in Southernhay.
Originally from the Midlands, Alison started her career as a trainee at Clarke Wilmot in Bristol, following the completion of her law degree. Since then she has worked at a number of firms in the South West, covering commercial and residential property law.
As part of the conveyancing team at Gilbert Stephens,...
