Remembering the late Brian Carr
Apr 2020
It is with regret we report one of Downs Solicitors’ former Senior Partners, Brian Carr, has sadly passed away.
Chuo Tokyo University students introduced to law in the UK
Oct 2019
A lawyer from Surrey has met with a group of Japanese graduate law students, who got the chance to see what a day in the life of an English barrister and English law firm was all about.
Downs Solicitors new promotions
Sep 2019
Downs Solicitors LLP, has announced four recent promotions reflecting the growth and success of the firm.
From 1st July 2019, Nicola O’Dwyer has been promoted to Partner and Head of EmployLaw. Nicola’s promotion comes following many years of experience and an impressive track record of consistently delivering high quality advice and expertise to a broad range of employment-related issues.
Downs supports Cobham Foodbank initiative
Sep 2019
Downs has announced official sponsorship of Cobham Area Foodbank to help towards the cost of replacing the Foodbank’s van, which is used to collect food from donation points in the local churches and supermarkets, to take it to and from the Foodbank’s warehouse, ready to be distributed at the Foodbank’s distribution centre.
Downs now proudly sports its name on the side of Cobham Foodbank’s newly-acquired refurbished Mercedes Sprinter van, which started its rounds this week.
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.
