Celebrating 40 Years at Downs
Sep 2019
Keith Potter - King of the Downs
Sep 2019
Surrey is known to be one of the counties with the most woodland in the whole of the UK. It also has a large number of hills, some of them very steep, so it is no wonder that it is one of the favourite destinations of avid cyclists who want to test both their mental stamina and their legs!
Surrey Solicitor Qualifies as Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accredited Legal Representative
May 2019
We are delighted to announce that Liz Dalgetty has achieved an accredited qualification that recognises a high standard of care for vulnerable clients. The accreditation was developed to allow the Court of Protection to appoint an Accredited Legal Representative ( ‘ALR’) to ensure that vulnerable people who lack capacity have representation in welfare related Court of Protection proceedings.
Downs Solicitors appoint new Head of Employment Law
Jan 2019
Surrey-based law firm, Downs Solicitors, have appointed David Seals as its new Head of Employment taking over from Matthew Kilgannon who will be leaving the firm shortly. David has been a partner at Downs for 8 years and will lead a highly experienced team including solicitors Keith Potter, Emily Kidd and Nicola O’Dwyer.
Changing divorce law could protect more children
Nov 2018
Downs Solicitors has shared findings that link divorce and children’s mental health and wellbeing. The firm is calling for a change in the law which could settle conflict earlier on and protect more children in the process.
The statistics are from a new poll by YouGov and Family Justice Campaigners, Resolution, as part of Good Divorce Week.
Downs Listed in Legal 500
Nov 2018
Downs Solicitors are delighted to announce its position in the prestigious Legal 500 ranking in four different categories.
We have been awarded commendable rankings for Real Estate, Employment, Insolvency and Corporate and Commercial for the South East region.
Where there’s a will
Jul 2018
We are pleased to announce that on behalf of Downs Solicitors and Notaries, Diane Sumpter has raised an impressive £1,100 for St Catherine's Hospice.
The money was raised during Wills Fortnight, which ran from 14th - 25th May 2018. During this time, participating organisations offer will-writing services free of charge, although clients make a donation towards St Catherine’s Hospice.
Downs Tough It Out on Court
Jul 2018
A charity netball tournament has raised £1000 for St Catherine’s Hospice.
The tournament was organised by staff members Diane and Trevor Sumpter, and was held at Lingfield College in Surrey who generously allowed us to use their courts and facilities for free.
Downs Solicitors promote team members
Jul 2018
Surrey – based law firm, Downs Solicitors LLP, has announced several promotions reflecting the growth and success of the firm.
On 1st July 2018, Simone Horrobin and Tamsin Reader have become Senior Associates whilst Ian Jones and Joanna Pashley have been promoted to Associate.
Remembering Paul Marsh
Jul 2018
It is with regret and sadness that we pass on the news of Paul Marsh, who has died at the age of 70.
Paul was known for his dedicated services to the legal profession, which spanned over more than four decades. He was integral to the creation of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme and in 2012 he was appointed to the first board of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
