Devon law firm Kitsons has appointed Nicholas Johnson and Rhodri Davey as its new Joint Managing Partners succeeding long-standing Managing Partner, James Cross.
Head of the firm’s highly-regarded HR and Employment team, Rhodri Davey joined Kitsons in 2007. He is recognised in Chamber’s Guide to the Legal Profession as being “very forward-thinking in his approach” and for providing “brilliant and down-to-earth advice”. Rhodri is the current President of the Plymouth Law Society and sits on Kitsons’ Management Board.
Nick Johnson is a highly-respected Partner working in the...
FORCE Cancer Charity has teamed up with local solicitors to launch its first Make A Will Fortnight campaign.
For two weeks in September Ford Simey, Gilbert Stephens, Kitsons and Tozers – solicitors based in offices across Exeter, East and Mid Devon – will waive their simple will-making fee in return for a donation to FORCE.
The campaign runs from September 11-26 but you can book an appointment now.
During your meeting you can discuss with the solicitor what you would like in your will. Should you need specialist advice your solicitor will quote a separate price for...
Lynn Smith a Partner and head of department at local law firm Kitsons Solicitors and Marjorie Creek a Private Client Solicitor in their Plympton branch, both full accredited members of Solicitors for the Elderly, have been singled out for praise by Anne Edis, President of the Solicitors for the Elderly.
The SFE is an independent, national organisation of over 1,500 solicitors, barristers and chartered legal executives, committed to providing the highest quality of legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers. It has campaigned hard, alongside other...
Devon law firm Kitsons announces two new partner promotions in its Tax Planning and Corporate teams.
Jonathan Dickson and Corri Pedrick, both solicitors in the firm’s Torquay office, have been promoted to Partners.
Corri Pedrick is a solicitor within the firm’s Corporate Department. She has particular interest in commercial drafting and is particularly skilled at assessing risk within commercial agreements. The firm’s Corporate Department’s work is well recognised in both Chambers UK and The Legal 500.
Jonathan Dickson is dual qualified as a Private Client Solicitor...
Kitsons Solicitors are pleased to announce that Rory Wakeling and John Clarke have been promoted to Associates.
Rory Wakeling, who trained with Kitsons qualifying as a solicitor into Kitsons Employment law team in 2013 and consistently praised by clients for his “clear, concise and thorough advice” said: “I’m thrilled to have been promoted to Associate. Kitsons has a brilliant ethos and culture. I work alongside some great people, great clients and I am proud to work for Kitsons. I am excited to be part of the Firm’s continued growth and success.”
Kitsons, who have offices in Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay, have been awarded the Government’s Cyber Essentials Plus certification in recognition of their robust cyber security systems and controls. The Cyber Essentials Plus certification demonstrates an organisation is addressing the most common internet threats with a series of key controls that have been independently tested and verified by qualified cyber security professionals. It builds upon the base level Cyber Essentials certification for organisations that wish to achieve enhanced levels of cyber resilience. Kitsons worked with...
Following the retirement of The Venerable Trevor Lloyd in December, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is delighted to announce a new Chairman for its Board of Trustees.
David Turner, partner at Kitsons Solicitors in Exeter, has now been appointed in the role and took up the post on 2nd January 2017.
David’s relationship with CHSW began ten years ago when he was quiz master for a number of South West business community quizzes aimed at raising funds and awareness of the charity. He was also a former president of the Devon and Somerset Law Society and selected CHSW as his...
The Kitsons Devon Classic Bike Ride will be taking place on Sunday 17 July 2016 and registrations are NOW OPEN! The event will once again be starting and finishing the event at Sandy Park in Exeter, the home of the high flying Exeter Chiefs RFC.
Based on your feedback from last year, we will be revising the routes on offer this year. Routes of 100, 55 and 26 miles are being planned, so there really will be something for everyone at this great family ride.
The 2014 and 2015 events each raised over £8,000 for Hospiscare, a great Devon...
Following growth in corporate business over the last year, leading Devon law firm Kitsons has recruited an Associate to meet client demand.
Corri Pedrick has joined Kitsons’ Corporate Team, previously having worked in Litigation and Compliance. Corri will be advising on a range of issues for clients including commercial contracts, partnerships and business purchases and sales.
Corri has particular interest in commercial drafting and with a strong background in Litigation she is particularly skilled at assessing risk within commercial agreements.
Devon law firm Kitsons has teamed up with FORCE Cancer Charity to offer supporters the opportunity to make or update their Will, in return for a donation to the charity.
Through the scheme, for every new Will completed by the Private Client Team at Kitsons Solicitors in Exeter, the firm will donate a proportion of its fees for those Wills to FORCE.
The Will Scheme for FORCE started on 1 September 2015.
Charlie Siegle, Partner and Head of the Kitsons Private Client Team in Exeter said: “Making or updating a Will can be easy to put off or overlook but it is vital to...
