Peter Bennett retires from Gilbert Stephens LLP

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.

Peter specialised in private client matters at the Firm, particularly the preparation of Wills, Inheritance Tax planning and estate administration and held the position of Chartered Legal Executive.

Terry Bastyan, Managing Partner at Gilbert Stephens said, “Over the years, Peter has contributed a great deal to the Firm which has greatly benefited from his dedication, hard work and approachable style. These attributes made Peter a popular, well liked and respected member of our team and he will be greatly missed by myself, the partnership, his clients and colleagues alike.”

A late afternoon drinks reception was held in the Library at the Firm’s offices in Southernhay East.

Colleagues gathered to wish Peter a fond farewell and best wishes for his future which will involve being an active grandparent, walking, cycling and spending more time on the golf course, one of his favourite past times.