Press Release - Merger
Oct 2013
Surrey-based, entrepreneurial law firm, Downs Solicitors LLP, are pleased to announce the merger with Cobham-based solicitors, Lowrie & Co. The combined practices will operate under the name “Downs Solicitors LLP” and will be headed by Senior Partner, Chris Shipley.
New Face in Commercial Property
May 2013
We are pleased to announce the arrival of Roger Pierce, who joins our Commercial Property Department in Godalming, Surrey.
Rain Didn't Stop Play At Armed Forces Golf Day
Apr 2013
Downs Solicitors were delighted to sponsor the Armed Forces Golf Day which took place at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club, Leatherhead on 18 April 2013. The event saw 44 players take part, including a team from Downs Solicitors LLP captained by Neil Pfister from our Corporate and Commercial Department.
New Lawyer Strengthens Family Law Team
Apr 2013
Julie Watts has been appointed as an Associate Solicitor in the Family team of leading Surrey law firm Downs Solicitors LLP. She joins the firm from TWM Solicitors. Prior to this, Julie was with the niche matrimonial practice, Wheltons in Guildford prior to its merger with TWM in 2012.
Law Society President visits Downs Solicitors LLP
Jan 2013
Leading Surrey-based law firm, Downs Solicitors LLP, were delighted to welcome President of the Law Society, Lucy Scott-Moncrieff, to their offices on Thursday, 17 January 2013.
Consultant is appointed to the Board of the SRA
Nov 2012
Consultant Solicitor and former President of the Law Society, Paul Marsh, has been appointed to the Board of the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Paul who works for Surrey-based law firm, Downs Solicitors LLP, will be joining the Board as a Solicitor Member in January 2013.
Raising a Cup for the World's Biggest Coffee Morning
Oct 2012
The kettles were boiling, as staff at Downs Solicitors LLP took part in the world's biggest coffee morning to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support. The event, the charity’s biggest fundraising event of the year, has been held every year since 1990, raising over £60 million in the process.
Downs Solicitors LLP Recommended in the Legal 500
Sep 2012
Once again Downs Solicitors LLP has been recommended in The Legal 500. The publication, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, is an independent guide which reviews the strengths and strategies of law firms in over 90 countries and firms that are included in the guide are recommended purely on merit by their clients and other law firms.
Downs Solicitors has been recommended in the practice areas of employment and corporate recovery and insolvency within the South East region.
