News
January 2019
Downs Solicitors appoint new Head of Employment Law
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.
November 2018
Changing divorce law could protect more children
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.
November 2018
Downs Listed in Legal 500
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.
July 2018
Where there’s a will
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.
July 2018
Downs Tough It Out on Court
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.
July 2018
Downs Solicitors promote team members
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.
July 2018
Remembering Paul Marsh
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.
June 2018
Downs supports thriving junior club
Westcott Sports Club (WSC) and Downs Solicitors are delighted to announce that Downs has become the sponsor for the Westcott Wizards, the thriving junior section of Westcott Cricket Club.
Westcott has had a registered cricket side dating back to 1869 and WSC manages the Stable Meadow facility at Westcott which is home to Westcott 1935 senior football club and Westcott Cricket club.
May 2018
Downs Solicitors appoint new Head of Immigration
Surrey-based law firm, Downs Solicitors, has appointed Samar Shams as Head of Immigration within the employment team.
Samar comes from Lewis Silkin, where she previously managed the immigration knowledge bank, keeping track of changes to the law regarding immigration from her contacts at the Home Office and in her wider industry network.
May 2018
Downs Solicitors appoint new property specialist
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Gemma Taylor to the conveyancing team in Dorking, bringing with her more than 12 years’ experience in the industry.
Gemma Taylor joins Downs Solicitors, from TWM Solicitors and has worked in residential property since 2006. She qualified as a licensed conveyancer in 2013 and since then, Gemma has worked with clients on all legal aspects associated with residential property work.
