Cartridges Law are a local firm in St Thomas Exeter with established strong roots in our local community and a flexible and practical approach to our clients' needs. As part of this aim we have always been able to offer legal aid work to our clients however with more and more Government cuts this funding is now unavailable to many vulnerable people.
We need to ensure vulnerable clients can still get access to legal advice and this is where organisations like the South West Legal Support are invaluable; however they too need funding.
Michelmores is delighted to have been awarded 'Ones to Watch' status in the Sunday Times Best Companies Survey this year − one of only ten firms in the South West to be accredited this year.
The Firm increased its overall survey score by 39 points compared to last year's results and has improved across all eight strands measured within the survey.
'My Team', which measures employees' views on team spirit and belonging and 'My Company', ranking how proud people are to work at Michelmores, were highlighted as the Firm's strongest performing areas.
Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is delighted to announce that Cartridges Law will be joining its successful legal clinic scheme.
The legal clinic scheme enables CAB clients to access free legal advice from local law firms. Cartridges Law will be providing CAB clients with specialist housing advice.
Citizens Advice Chief Executive Steve Barriball said: “We are delighted that Cartridges Law will be joining our legal clinic scheme. This has proved very popular with clients who are otherwise unable to afford legal fees. We are particularly delighted to...
With the multi-million pound regeneration of Exeter city centre in full swing and increased construction a priority nationally, leading South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP has recruited a partner specialising in construction disputes to its growing disputes resolution team.
Jim Gorrod joins the firm’s Exeter office from Foot Anstey LLP. Jim specialises in construction law and in particular resolving disputes relating to building projects. His considerable expertise in this area has led to him being recognised as a leader in his field in Chambers and Partners – an independent...
Managing Partner of premier law firm Foot Anstey has been named by the industry magazine The Lawyer in its annual 'Hot 100', a Who's Who list of people who have made a difference to the legal industry over the past twelve months.
Since John became the firm's Managing Partner in 2008, he has overseen a period of growth and change at the firm. Headcount and turnover have all grown at the firm that has offices across the South West, including Exeter, Plymouth and Bristol. The Lawyer commented that under John's leadership, "Foot Anstey is embracing all the innovations of the modern...
Buoyant SME sector fuels expansion of Stephens Scown’s corporate legal team
A growth in activity by South West SMEs as the economy has improved has led to deals work more than doubling at one of the region’s leading law firms.
Stephens Scown LLP has seen its corporate practice grow headcount by 25% over the last year to cope with demand for its services as the number of deals it has advised on has shot up from 41 to 102 – an increase of some 148%.
The firm’s corporate practice is now one of the largest in the South West. According to UK legal guide Chambers and...
Gilbert Stephens’ Young Professionals Network (YPN) got into the festive spirit last month with not one but two Christmas meet-ups, making sure no one missed out on the festivities.
Gilbert Stephens’ Exeter office opened its doors to members for mulled wine and nibbles, as well as some Christmas tunes to get people in the mood. For anyone who missed out on the first event, there was a second opportunity for YPN members to meet at the ski lodge on Cathedral Green for drinks before the Christmas break. The gathering was well attended and it was a great opportunity to catch up on...
Gilbert Stephens, a multi-role legal firm with six offices in Devon and over 100 employees, has recruited an experienced solicitor to join its Private Client team.
Based at one of the firm’s Exeter offices in Southernhay East, Rosy Holyer has a wealth of experience, with a reputation for providing trusted and expert advice in all matters from wealth management and preservation to wills, trusts, and probate.
Having moved from a role at a long-established firm of solicitors with offices in Salisbury and Andover, Rosy is enjoying her new role with the friendly local law firm...
Leading local advice charity, Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau, is delighted to announce that The Family Law Company will be joining its successful legal clinic scheme.
The legal clinic scheme enables CAB clients to access free legal advice from local law firms. The Family Law Company will be providing CAB clients with specialist advice on family and relationship issues.
Exeter CAB Chief Executive Steve Barriball said: “We are delighted that The Family Law Company will be joining our legal clinic scheme. This has proved very popular with clients who are otherwise unable 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...
