Michelmores hosts Future Homes Forum

Michelmores LLP was selected to host a forum of house builders, developers, planners, architects and bankers are to discuss the future design and delivery of new homes.

Created: 21/05/2012

Mounting legal issues for charities prompts specialist seminar

The charity team at Michelmores solicitors is leading a seminar aimed at addressing the increasing legal issues faced by charities particularly in the areas of legacies, employment and property.

Created: 21/05/2012

ExIST Sponsors Reception

Robert McIlwraith, Chairman of Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology, thanked sponsors and supporters of the initiative. Since its inception last June the group has attracted support from Eagle One, Exeter College, the Met Office, Michelmores and South West Communications.

Created: 21/05/2012

Manufacturing Bites Back

East Devon Manufacturers to meet to discuss how to bring manufacturing back to the UK

Created: 18/05/2012

Michelmores acts on £200m Paddington Residential Development

Michelmores is acting on the sale of 159 luxury residential apartments currently under construction at 3 Merchant Square, Paddington in London.

Created: 18/05/2012

Minister to address Michelmores Planning Conference

Planning Silk of the Year to speak

Created: 18/05/2012

Michelmores are odds on favourites for gaming acquisition

Exeter lawyer leads legal team on acquisition, equity issue and change of directors for AIM listed company

Created: 18/05/2012

Michelmores reports strong year end results

Michelmores today announces its unaudited financial results, posting a 5% increase in turnover to £19.2m for the financial year ending April 2012. Staff will immediately benefit with the award of a minimum 3% of salary bonus across the firm.

Created: 10/05/2012

Mentoring boosts skills at Michelmores

Michelmores Lawyers are reaping the benefits from a pilot mentoring programme which was first introduced at the innovative law firm last year. Following coaching and mentoring training for a core... more

Created: 02/05/2012

Michelmores helps fashion students to put their best foot forward

Michelmores is supporting Ladies Day at The Royal Bath & West Show alongside shoe manufactures Clarks in a highly unusual fashion competition celebrating 60 years of British style.

Created: 30/04/2012

Organisers looking for sponsors for Silver Jubilee Estuary Swim

Leading law firm Michelmores has undertaken the sponsorship and management of the Estuary League of Friends annual Topsham to Turf fundraising swim and is currently looking for sponsors from the business community to support the popular charity event.

Created: 20/04/2012

Property lawyers oversee new air base deal

Specialist property lawyers from Michelmores have advised Exeter Airport on a development agreement and lease for a new joint helicopter facility for Devon & Cornwall Police Authority and Devon Air Ambulance Trust.

Created: 13/04/2012

Exeter lawyers announce County Show Sponsorship

Award winning regional law firm Michelmores has announced its sponsorship of the South Devon Cattle Section in this years Devon County Show.Philip Wolfgang, Partner & Head of Michelmores... more

Created: 13/04/2012

Michelmores acts in £125 million procurement deal

Michelmores LLP acted for Devon County Council in the procurement of a partner for a joint venture which has been awarded a contract to manage the County's education and inclusion support and improvement services to schools.

Created: 04/04/2012

Michelmores puts best feet forward

After raising in excess of £100,000 for Hospiscare over the last three years, leading Westcountry solicitors Michelmores have once again gone the extra mile in support of the much respected local charity.

Created: 03/04/2012

Superheroes and rhinos expected to enter Exeter charity run

Organizers of the 13th Michelmores Annual Charity Run have announced that for the first time, they want to encourage runners who would like to run for fun to adopt fancy dress for the 5K event.

Created: 28/03/2012

Lawyers raise glasses for Families for Children

Law firm Michelmores hosted a charity beer festival at their Exeter offices to raise money for Families for Children.

Created: 27/03/2012

Michelmores to host Forum on UK’s Future Homes requirements

House builders, developers, planners, architects and bankers are amongst the guests to attend an Exeter forum to discuss the future design and delivery of new homes.

Created: 26/03/2012

Michelmores apprehended by the Met

Michelmores LLP has been appointed to provide legal services to the Metropolitan Police and the Mayor's Office for Policing & Crime in two areas - firstly, commercial and residential property and PFI and, secondly, commercial, contracts and procurement.

Created: 26/03/2012

Look after your people and they will look after you

Michelmores introduces yoga sessions for employeesStaff wellbeing is at the core of the Human Resources strategy at Michelmores Solicitors and this has led to the innovative law firm providing some interesting on-site services for staff, including more recently, the introduction of after work yoga classes.

Created: 20/03/2012

Michelmores acts for Universities in securing funding

Michelmores provided legal advice to University College Falmouth and the University of Exeter in connection with £8 million of funding from Lloyds Bank for new student accommodation at Glasney Student Village on the Tremough Campus at Penryn.

Created: 20/03/2012

Surviving turbulent times – seminar to advise on protecting wealth

A seminar specifically targeted at high net worth individuals is to provide expert advice on wealth management and asset protection in the current tough economic conditions.

Created: 15/03/2012

Beer Festival to support Adoption Charity

Some of the region’s best known brewery companies will be attending the increasingly popular Michelmores Annual Beer Festival which this year will be raising funds for Exeter based adoption charity, Families for Children.

Created: 15/03/2012

Michelmores advises on sale of Shaldon holiday park

Michelmores Holiday and Home Parks team recently advised Malcolm and Tina Collett on the sale of Coast View Holiday Park at Shaldon to Worldteam Limited for an undisclosed sum.

Created: 14/03/2012

Michelmores client awarded £100,000 for facelift disaster

The Daily Telegraph reports on the judgement which awarded Michelmores' client damages and costs for a 'botched' facelift at Elyzea Clinic, Brussels.

Created: 12/03/2012

Managing Partner Interview with The Western Morning News

Capital links lead to international leads for growth-focused law firmLaw firm Michelmores is seeking to grow its turnover by 12 per cent for the next financial year on the back of increased work streams from London and beyond.

Created: 07/03/2012

Michelmores announces expansion of London office

Michelmores has announced the expansion of its London office with the addition of two senior lateral hires, Paul Paling and Dennis Lee. The firm also confirmed that it will move its London office into larger premises at 48 Chancery Lane, in the heart of London’s legal district.

Created: 07/03/2012

Michelmores welcomes Legal Executive changes

A team of legal experts has welcomed changes to the legal sector, which will give members of the profession the recognition they deserve.

Created: 27/02/2012

Simon Thomas – My Working Week

Simon Thomas is a partner at Michelmores LLP and Head of the Family Law Team. He specialises in matrimonial cases with particular emphasis on the financial consequences of divorce and relationship breakdown.

Created: 24/02/2012

Museum curator lights up Michelmores Business Breakfast

Camilla Hampshire, curator of the newly re-opened Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM ) in Exeter was guest speaker at Michelmores’ Business Breakfast at the Exeter Golf & Country Club in February.

Created: 22/02/2012

Michelmores acts for St Austell Brewery in £40m refinance package

Michelmores LLP have advised Cornwall-based St Austell Brewery on a deal securing the business new £40m bilateral funding facility from Royal Bank of Scotland Corporate & Institutional Banking (RBS CIB).

Created: 22/02/2012

Michelmores Employment Solicitors support Apprenticeship Week

Members of the Michelmores' Employment Team recently lent their support to the Duchy College's Apprenticeship Week Campaign, designed to educate employers in the South West on the benefits of growing their organisation through the use of apprenticeships.

Created: 20/02/2012

Michelmores facilitate ‘Cleantech’ loan for ground-breaking turbine technology

Michelmores’ clean technology client Tradewind Turbines has successfully completed a fundraising round and Cleantech loan application to further support the development and commercialisation of its groundbreaking wind turbine design.

Created: 10/02/2012

Caroline Quentin to start City Charity Run

Michelmores Solicitors has announced that award-winning actress Caroline Quentin will start the firm’s annual Charity Run.

Created: 07/02/2012

Michelmores advises on aerospace MBO

Sky’s the limit for Barnstaple based Aero StanrewThe Business Group at Michelmores has advised the management team at Barnstaple based Aero Stanrew on its recent Management-Buy-Out.

Created: 02/02/2012

Exeter lawyers step out for Hospiscare

A team of rugby mad lawyers from Exeter based Michelmores Solicitors are theming their 10K walk on behalf of Hospiscare on the forthcoming international match at Sandy Park between England and Ireland in the Six Nations Championship.

Created: 31/01/2012

Approved Franchise Association launches in Exeter

A new national accreditation and support organization for the franchised business sector has been launched in Exeter.

Created: 31/01/2012

Michelmores colleagues celebrate Fellowship

Four highly regarded Michelmores legal executives are celebrating after receiving certificates confirming their Fellowship of the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) in 2011 after 2 years practicing as ILEX Graduates.

Created: 25/01/2012

Michelmores delighted as work starts on Skypark Energy Centre

Lawyers at Michelmores LLP are celebrating the commencement of work on Exeter Skypark and Cranbrook Energy Centre. This is a major step forward in the creation of the £210 million Skypark business park being developed by the firm’s client Skypark Development Partnership LLP, a joint venture between St. Modwen Development Limited and Devon County Council.

Created: 24/01/2012

New President for Cornwall Chamber

A new President has been appointed at the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Created: 12/01/2012

Creating Opportunities Award for Exeter based Law firm

Michelmores - a leading South West law firm - were today presented with JHP Group’s “Creating Opportunities” Award, as part of the national JHP Group Celebrating Achievement Awards. Michelmores were recognised for their commitment to giving young people the opportunity of sustained employment as part of an Apprenticeship programme.

Created: 11/01/2012

Legal advice for major deals is heading West

The quality of corporate and commercial legal advice West of Bristol is being increasingly recognized in the national market, according to Richard Cobb, a leading corporate lawyer based in the Exeter office of Michelmores LLP.

Created: 10/01/2012

Sponsorship Opportunities open for city charity run

New sponsorship opportunities have been announced for the South West’s largest corporate charity run.

Created: 10/01/2012

New solicitors for Michelmores Commercial Disputes Team

Michelmores LLP has appointed solicitors Rachel Warren and Jayne Clemens to its Commercial Disputes Resolution Team.

Created: 21/12/2011

Can the Christmas Bazaar raise £1000?

The annual Michelmores Christmas Bazaar has once again produced the goods, raising a remarkable £850 for Hospiscare – and the final total isn’t in yet.

Created: 21/12/2011

Michelmores acts in delivering the largest Commercial Court in the world

The Rolls Building, the largest Commercial Court in the world, was opened by Her Majesty the Queen on Wednesday 7 December 2011.

Created: 20/12/2011

Countrywide Speaking Tour for Probate Solicitor

Chris Butcher, the head of the probate department of Exeter law firm Michelmores LLP and co-author of a textbook on probate law, has just returned from a 3-week tour of England and Wales lecturing on the law relating to probate and intestacy.

Created: 20/12/2011

Michelmores raises over £100,000 for Hospiscare

Exeter and East Devon charity Hospiscare has received over £100,000 as a result of being the chosen charity of law firm Michelmores for the last three years.

Created: 20/12/2011

Lawyers donate presents for abused families

The Family Law Service at Michelmores Solicitors has donated a variety of Christmas items for families fleeing from Domestic Abuse this Christmas.

Created: 16/12/2011

Former Royal Correspondent speaks at Michelmores Breakfast

Jennie Bond supports Devon Air Ambulance again

Created: 15/12/2011

Michelmores adopt Families for Children charity

Staff at Michelmores Solicitors have voted for adoption charity ‘Families for Children’ as the firm’s Charity of the Year and the recipient of the bulk of its considerable fund-raising efforts.

Created: 13/12/2011

Tax Refund Hoax

There would appear to be yet another spate of hoax emails purporting to be from HM Revenue & Customs advising individuals that a tax refund is due.

Created: 12/12/2011

Law firm employs nine new apprentices

Michelmores wins a ‘Creating Opportunities’ Award for Apprenticeship Scheme.

Created: 07/12/2011

Seminar to examine Elder Abuse

In response to the growing public concern about how elderly people are being treated in the UK, a seminar aimed at professional advisers and care providers has been arranged to address the main issues.

Created: 07/12/2011

Michelmores appoints QC to its partnership

Exeter law firm Michelmores LLP has become the first law firm in the South West to appoint a Queen's Counsel to its partnership.

Created: 07/12/2011

Michelmores doubles its deals activities

The tenth annual Western Morning News Deals Review shows that Michelmores has more than doubled its deal activity over the last 12 months.

Created: 02/12/2011

The Autumn Statement in a Nutshell

This year's Autumn statement included very little on a tax front and was all about trying to balance the books again. All previous predictions have been thrown out the window as a result of the Eurozone crisis but at least the economy is still growing.

Created: 30/11/2011

Michelmores bolster Business Team

Michelmores LLP has strengthened its Business Team with three significant appointments.

Created: 18/11/2011

Glowing Review for Michelmores in this year's Lex 100

'If you are looking to put down roots in the South West then Michelmores should be at the top of your list' according to the Lex 100, the guide for students looking for honest and accurate reviews of life inside over 130 of the UK's leading law firms.

Created: 17/11/2011

The Retiring Generation – Michelmores Partner speaks at prestige conference

Jonathan Riley, a private client partner at Michelmores LLP and Head of the firm’s Trusts, Tax and Succession Team, recently addressed a high profile seminar concerning ‘the retiring generation’ hosted by Berenberg Bank in Threadneedle Street, the City of London.

Created: 11/11/2011

Michelmores creates four new partners

Four outstanding Associates at Michelmores LLP have been promoted to partners bringing the firm's total partnership to 46.

Created: 07/11/2011

Pynes Hill Pirates snatch indoor cricket trophy from Thomson Reuters

Pynes Hill Pirates, a joint team from Michelmores Solicitors and chartered accountants Francis Clark, have won the sixth Corporate Indoor Cricket League taking the trophy from title holders Thomson Reuters.

Created: 04/11/2011

Gold Medal for Michelmores shooting star

Law firm celebrates 10 years of sports scholarships

Created: 20/10/2011

National accolade for Michelmores family lawyer

Vanessa is the first Family Solicitor of the Year.

Created: 19/10/2011

Michelmores act in $20 million Africa Investment

Lawyers from the London and Exeter offices of Michelmores LLP have played the lead legal role in a US$20 million investment in Goldtree, a palm oil plantation and milling project in Sierra Leone.

Created: 14/10/2011

Michelmores shortlisted for Commercial Property Firm of the Year

Law firm Michelmores LLP has been shortlisted for another prestige award recognizing the business’ outstanding commercial property practice.

Created: 12/10/2011

Michelmores partner to address Law Society national forum

Michelmores partner Nikki Duncan is to be one of the speakers at the Law Society’s national “In-house counsel forum” taking place on 29/30 November in London.

Created: 12/10/2011

Retail conference success for Michelmores

Over 100 delegates attended Michelmores Solicitors ‘Talking Shop’ conference held at Exeter Race Course on Friday 7th October.

Created: 12/10/2011

Keeping in the family

The Family Law team at Michelmores is celebrating being shortlisted for two national awards.

Created: 11/10/2011

Westcountry team advises on £26m deal

Law firm Michelmores has acted on behalf of shareholders in the £26 million sale of a digital marketing company.

Created: 11/10/2011

Michelmores acts on acquisition of landmark Topsham pub

One of Topsham’s most historic licensed hotels has been acquired by St Austell Brewery who were advised by the Leisure & Tourism team at Michelmores Solicitors.

Created: 04/10/2011

Cheers! Michelmores supports St Austell brewery in pub investment

The Leisure & Tourism team at Michelmores Solicitors has recently acted for St Austell Brewery in a £1m investment to refurbish the Old Market Pub in Brixham.

Created: 04/10/2011

Michelmores Mega Marathon Man scoops Commonwealth Bronze

Michelmores solicitor Nathaniel Lane has won individual Bronze and Team Gold for Wales in the 2011 Commonwealth 53.73 km Trail Championship held on Anglesey in September.

Created: 04/10/2011

Michelmores expand partnership

Significant lateral hires at Exeter Law firm

Created: 04/10/2011

Tax refund hoax

There would appear to be yet another spate of hoax emails purporting to be from HM Revenue & Customs advising individuals that a tax refund is due.

Created: 29/09/2011

Ivyleaf Combe Purchase

The new owner of the 4 Star Ivyleaf Combe in North Cornwall is expected to add to the 10 quality lodges currently on-site and to expand the business by offering year round availability.

Created: 29/09/2011

Soldier, Sailor, Airman - Air Chief Marshal is the latest top brass to speak at Michelmores business lunch

Lawyers from Exeter based Michelmores LLP hosted a lunch at Drapers' Hall, London with Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, Chief of the Air Staff as the Guest of Honour.

Created: 26/09/2011

Michelmores acts on landmark £610m Mint Hotels deal

Lawyers from Exeter and London based Michelmores Solicitors have acted on a corporate transaction in the hotel sector which is believed to be the largest hotel deal in Europe since 2007.

Created: 19/09/2011

James ditches the car to swim to work

In response to Devon County Council’s initiative encouraging commuters to leave their cars at home and try a different and more sustainable way of travelling, Exeter lawyer James Baker has taken up the challenge and intends to swim to work on “Devon Car Free Day”, Thursday 15th September.

Created: 15/09/2011

Intrepid Simon leads his Dartmoor team for ShelterBox

Michelmores partner Simon Thomas led a team from his local walking club on a gruelling challenge to carry a loaded 40 kilogram ShelterBox 30 miles across Dartmoor.

Created: 15/09/2011

Law firm helps entrepreneurs

Michelmores Solicitors is hosting an event that is the latest twist on Dragons' Den – "Pitching for Management".

Created: 09/09/2011

Fitz has them rocking

Although he was only given short notice as a late stand in at the Michelmores September Business Breakfast, David Fitzgerald proved his worth as an entertainer by ad-libbing his way through an hilarious routine.

Created: 07/09/2011

Law firm backs Celebration of Food Events

Michelmores Solicitors has announced that the firm’s Exeter office is to sponsor Celebration of Food, one of the biggest food festivals in the country with over 200 events taking place this October across the South West.

Created: 07/09/2011

Annual yacht race celebrates 21 years of the Michelmores Cup

The 21st Michelmores annual corporate yacht race around Torbay took place on Saturday 3rd September in near perfect sailing conditions.

Created: 05/09/2011

Michelmores recognized for legal expertise

Associate programme pays off for law firm Research by the authoritative legal guide Chambers & Partners has identified 31 lawyers at award-winning Exeter based Michelmores as ‘Leaders in their Field’.

Created: 01/09/2011

michelmores challenge cup yacht race gypsy moth

One of the most celebrated yachts in sailing history is to join the Michelmores Challenge Cup, the annual corporate invitation event which regularly attracts more than 50 boats to Torbay in early September.

Created: 01/08/2011

Michelmores shortlisted again for top private client award

The Private Client team at Michelmores LLP will be defending their title as the STEP UK & Ireland Regional Team of the Year after being shortlisted for the third year running.

Created: 05/07/2011

Hospiscare thanks Michelmores for big budget boost

Hospiscare has thanked Michelmores Solicitors for a major funding boost as money pours in from the firm's annual 5 kilometre run.

Created: 05/07/2011

Michelmores support Kranium Cardboard Bike Helmet

Michelmores has helped new client Kranium Headwear Limited acquire the rights to a ground-breaking new design of bike helmet formed from cardboard which is expected to take the industry by storm.

Created: 04/07/2011

New directors at Michelmores

Michelmores Solicitors has announced that three of its key staff have been promoted to the newly created position of 'Director'.

Created: 29/06/2011

Michelmores wins major Wales instruction

Michelmores Solicitors has announced that the firm has been appointed to the framework to provide legal services to South West Wales Legal Consortium (SWWLC).

Created: 29/06/2011

Royal Show success for lawyers

After a highly successful Royal Cornwall Show, where it sponsored the sheep section, leading South West law practice Michelmores has announced that it plans to continue sponsorship into 2012.

Created: 29/06/2011

Medical tourism appointment for Michelmores clinical negligence expert

A partner at Exeter based Michelmores Solicitors has been appointed to the advisory group for the major government-funded National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) study into medical tourism and the implications of inward and outward medical tourism for the NHS.

Created: 22/06/2011

Connect2Law celebrates 10 years in business

Connect2Law, the UK's leading referral and legal support network, is celebrating its 10th year with the news that over 2000 law firms have now joined the network.

Created: 22/06/2011

Baby heart scandal 'could happen again'

Laurence Vick, Partner at Michelmores, speaks to The Telegraph.

Created: 21/06/2011

Top cop at Business Breakfast

Stephen Otter, Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, is the latest notable guest to speak at Michelmores' influential Business Breakfast.

Created: 15/06/2011

Michelmores in top flight for deal-making

Exeter based Michelmores Solicitors has been shortlisted in the South West Dealmakers Awards 2011 in the category of Corporate Law Firm of the Year, and is the only Devon & Cornwall based firm to reach the last three.

Created: 15/06/2011

Annual Charity Run aims to raise over £30,000

The 12th Annual Michelmores Charity Run got underway on Exeter’s historic quayside in cool winds and near perfect conditions for a 5km run.

Created: 08/06/2011

Iron Ellen - just 1000 miles to go!

Michelmores Legal Executive has now set off on her 1000 mile cycle ride from Exeter to Nice in aid of the asbestos cancer sufferers' support group which has helped her step-mother, Sandra Yeates who was diagnosed with mesothelioma last year.

Created: 06/06/2011

Planning application succeeds after Michelmores' forensic research

Owners of a Cornish holiday park are celebrating planning approval for some residential units after specialist lawyers at Michelmores Solicitors undertook exhaustive research into the property's extensive and complicated planning history.

Created: 03/06/2011

Poignant tribute rounds off awards event

Michelmores provides a link to the Western Morning News Commercial Property Awards 2010 article.

Created: 25/05/2011

Run for it – entries open for Exeter Charity Run

Entry forms for the 12th annual Michelmores 5K Charity run are now available and organisers are expecting places to fill quickly for the popular event, which takes place this year on Tuesday 7 June.

Created: 20/04/2011

Anti bribery procedures are essential, firms told

Michelmores seminar highlights Bribery Act implications.

Created: 19/04/2011

A call to all cyclists!

Iron Ellen looks for support at the start of 1000 mile cycle ride to the Iron Man...

Created: 11/04/2011

Devon County Show debate to discuss the big issues facing agriculture and land management

Michelmores LLP will be working alongside Knight Frank and the CLA to bring what promises to be an excellent breakfast debate on the first day of the Devon County Show next month.

Created: 11/04/2011

Michelmores recognised for 'Excellence in Customer Service'

Michelmores a finalist for 'Excellence in Customer Service' at the 2011 Exeter Business Awards.

Created: 31/03/2011

Bribery Act seminars to be held in Bristol and Exeter

Serious Fraud Office Silk to address Bristol eventVivian Robinson QC, the General Counsel to the Serious Fraud Office, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at a Bristol seminar focusing on the... more

Created: 29/03/2011

The Budget provides some cheer for the Westcountry

Stephen Morse, Head of the Business Group at Michelmores, looks at the aspects of the Budget that may benefit the Westcountry.

Created: 24/03/2011

Lawyers lay on Pamper Evening and Swap Shop

Lawyers from Michelmores' Family Law Service are giving professionals who work with children and families the chance to take some time out to relax for a free of charge evening of unadulterated pampering.

Created: 18/03/2011

Renewable Heat Incentive to spark domestic green energy installations

The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) launched by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) on 10 March 2011 is likely to spark a surge of interest in renewable heat by providing subsidies for both domestic and commercial premises, with £860 million of public money put aside to pay for the scheme.

Created: 18/03/2011

Lawyers launch specialist holiday and home park group

The Leisure & Tourism Team at Michelmores Solicitors has launched a dedicated Holiday & Home Parks Group with a lunch meeting attended by owners, operators and other specialist professional advisors to the sector.

Created: 18/03/2011

Finalists announced for Commercial Property Awards

With an impressive level of entries received for this year's Michelmores/Western Morning News Commercial Property Awards, the judging panel had a tough task in deciding which buildings, projects and individuals should go through to the final of the awards.

Created: 17/03/2011

Professionals to provide advice for Cornwall Farmers and Rural Businesses

Experienced agricultural chartered accountants and lawyers are to give a free seminar to farmers and landowners on how to plan a tax efficient future for their rural businesses.

Created: 04/03/2011

Local community takes ownership of the Exeter Community Centre

Michelmores LLP has acted for Exeter Community Centre Trust (ECCT) in the charity's acquisition of the landmark community building located near the city's Iron Bridge.

Created: 02/03/2011

Michelmores oversee charity donation to University's music facilities

Private client lawyers from Michelmores Solicitors helped organise a significant charitable donation from the Exeter and District Classical Music Trust (EDCMT) to assist in the development of the concert hall at the University of Exeter's new state-of-the-art music facilities.

Created: 22/02/2011

Major debt recovery contract for Michelmores

Michelmores Solicitors has won a significant contract from the Legal Services Commission (LSC) to support its Debt Recovery Unit Enforcement team with the recovery of outstanding debt and to provide enforcement services.

Created: 21/02/2011

EMCAS MBO backed by Lonsdale Partners

Michelmores Solicitors has acted for the management team in the Private Equity backed Management-Buy-Out of EMCAS, the Paignton- based financial claims management business.

Created: 14/02/2011

First 'good with outstanding features' school in the country becomes an Academy

Michelmores Solicitors' specialist Academies Team has recently acted on the conversion of Torquay Grammar School for Girls which became a new style Academy on 1 February 2011. Notably the school is the first 'good with outstanding features' in the country to get ministerial approval to convert.

Created: 09/02/2011

Exeter Family Lawyer agrees to lecture at Plymouth University

A prominent Exeter-based lawyer is to take on a lecturing role at the University of Plymouth.

Created: 28/01/2011

Businesses comment on the government's spending review

The results of this quarter's Western Morning News Business Barometer, which is compiled and analysed by the Business Group at Michelmores LLP, reveal a level of agreement amongst our business leaders which the Barometer has never seen before.

Created: 21/01/2011

Prestige appointment for Exeter Lawyer

Tony Cockayne, a partner in the Private Client Team at Michelmores LLP has been appointed to the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) Committee as a regional... more

Created: 20/01/2011

Michelmores sponsors shooting star

Exeter based law firm Michelmores LLP has continued its long association with the University of Exeter Sports Scholarship Scheme by sponsoring Hannah Pugsley, a Rifle Shooter for the GB Women's... more

Created: 04/01/2011

A hamper for Hospiscare

Seven busy trainees at Michelmores Solicitors have rounded off a fundraising campaign on behalf of Hospiscare by assembling a mouth-watering Christmas Hamper to raffle for the Charity.The first year... more

Created: 04/01/2011

Chief of Defence Staff joins Michelmores for lunch

The new Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, is the latest high profile guest to address a business lunch organised by Michelmores Solicitors.Sir David, as the most senior military ... more

Created: 04/01/2011

Michelmores Charity Run raises record sum

Organisers of the Michelmores Charity Run are celebrating after raising the biggest ever total from a single race, with news that they have collected almost £32,000 so far on behalf of Hospiscare and the Express & Echo's We Care Campaign.

Created: 04/01/2011

Agricultural specialist lawyer joins Michelmores

One of the region's leading legal advisers on agriculture and rural business issues has joined award-winning law firm Michelmores LLP.Philip Wolfgang joins the firm as partner and Head of Agriculture ... more

Created: 04/01/2011

Michelmores praised by Chambers

Partners at award-winning law firm Michelmores LLP are celebrating the acclaim the firm has received in the latest edition of the legal 'bible' Chambers & Partners.Louise Edwards, Head of... more

Created: 04/01/2011

Businesses gather to bid farewell to popular Bank of England Agent

Michelmores Business Breakfast introduces successor to Kevin ButlerThe retirement of Kevin Butler, the popular Bank of England Agent for the South West, was marked with a presentation at the... more

Created: 14/12/2010

Newly qualified lawyers at Michelmores

Award-winning law firm Michelmores has announced six newly qualified solicitor appointments, with five based at its headquarter offices Pynes Hill, Exeter, and one in its Piccadilly office,... more

Created: 16/11/2010

Michelmores’ Clinical Negligence Team settle another Bristol cardiac surgery claim

A Devon woman who suffered brain injury during the notorious Bristol Royal Infirmary children's heart scandal has at last been awarded damages against the Bristol NHS Trust  at the Royal Courts... more

Created: 03/11/2010

Forum provides international trading tips for businesses

Businesses were given advice on exporting to overseas markets at the recent Devon International Trade Forum, sponsored by Michelmores and hosted by the University of Exeter Innovation Centre.... more

Created: 03/11/2010

Michelmores acts in school sales

Commercial property specialists at Michelmores Solicitors have acted in the sale of two Devon based educational facilities.Moreton House and ancillary wooded parkland at Abbotsham Road, Bideford, is... more

Created: 03/11/2010

Met Office storms to victory in the Michelmores Challenge Cup

The annual corporate yacht race organised by Michelmores Solicitors around Torbay was won by the Met Office crew sailing in 'Peanut' and they were closely followed by Barclays Corporate in 'Sanguma'... more

Created: 03/11/2010

Changes under the Equality Act 2010

New rules under the Equality Act 2010 come into force on 1 October 2010.For a number of decades, discrimination legislation has played an important role in creating greater equality within society.... more

Created: 19/10/2010

Another national award for Michelmores

Michelmores named as Regional Private Client Firm of the YearExeter and London based law firm, Michelmores LLP has been recognised as the UK & Ireland Regional Private Client Team of the Year in... more

Created: 19/10/2010

Latest Business Barometer looks at reactions to the Emergency Budget

Stephen Morse, Head of the Business Group at Michelmores, looks at the responses to the latest Business Barometer. He got it just about right... That appears to be the overwhelming verdict on... more

Created: 23/08/2010

Exeter law firm lands London Universities panel

Announcement follows Michelmores appointment to advise Members of London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC)Following on from representing the University of Exeter on a number of significant... more

Created: 16/08/2010

Michelmores awarded Legal Services Commission contract

The Michelmores Family Law Service has been awarded a contract by the Legal Services Commission to continue to offer public funding (legal aid) to clients.  The contract comes into force... more

Created: 13/08/2010

Will-writer vs. Solicitor

The BBC's Panorama programme 'Wills - The Final Rip Off?', shown on BBC One on Monday 9th August, raised serious concerns about the burgeoning will-writing industry in Britain and the lack of... more

Created: 09/08/2010

20 years of plain sailing for Michelmores

Annual yachting event set to raise money for Sailing Academy charity September 2010 sees the 20th start of the Michelmores Cup, an annual business invitation yacht race in Torbay. Started in 1990... more

Created: 04/08/2010

Landmark judgment set to transform divorce settlements

Last week, the Court of Appeal handed down a landmark judgment that will result in radical changes to the way in which financial settlements are achieved in a divorce, according to Simon Thomas, Head ... more

Created: 04/08/2010

Five in a row for Sidmouth Lawyers

For the fifth successive year, the Sidmouth office of award-winning lawyers Michelmores LLP is sponsoring the notoriously tough Sidmouth Festival Run. 184 runners finished last year's race, which... more

Created: 20/07/2010

Renewable optimism

The Renewable Energy industry in the South West may be on the brink of a pioneering phase, but are we really poised to turn the expertise and geography of the region into hard cash, asks Richard... more

Created: 19/07/2010

Michelmores amongst finalists for the STEP Private Client Awards

Exeter and London based Michelmores Solicitors has been shortlisted in the annual STEP Awards in the category of UK & Ireland Regional Legal Team of the Year. STEP is the professional body for... more

Created: 19/07/2010

Beware the domain extension squatters

The introduction of the latest domain extension (.co.), which is rumoured to be the biggest global domain extension since .com, offers an opportunity for unscrupulous opportunists to hijack existing... more

Created: 14/07/2010

Michelmores' Construction Team boosted by lateral hire

A leading construction & engineering lawyer has joined Michelmores LLP as a partner, taking the West County and London based firm's partnership to 45. Fran Button was previously head of... more

Created: 07/07/2010

Five new 'leaders' for Michelmores

Michelmores LLP, the Exeter based UK Regional Law Firm of the Year, is celebrating the announcement that legal 'bible' Chambers & Partners has nominated five new 'Leaders in their Field' within... more

Created: 02/07/2010

Budget comment – Low carbon economy good news for South West

Ian Holyoak, head of Michelmores' renewable energy team, welcomes the Government's announcements concerning a low carbon economy revealed in yesterday's Budget Report.

Created: 23/06/2010

Coalition Government can provide green energy opportunities to the South West

The new Government has wasted no time in revealing details of its green agenda, including cutting carbon emissions and creating new green jobs, and the South West is in a strong position to benefit.

Created: 23/06/2010

World Cup Fever - Avoiding Legal Penalties!

With the 2010 World Cup just days away, fans of all nationalities are geared up for what promises to be an exciting month of football.  For employers, however, it presents some challenging... more

Created: 10/06/2010

Annelie joins Michelmores Business Group

Highly regarded lawyer, Annelie Carver, has joined the growing Business Group at London and Exeter based Michelmores LLP where she will specialise in commercial law. Annelie joins the UK Regional... more

Created: 13/05/2010

Tile factory scoops prestigious Project of the Year Award

The £40 million British Ceramic Tile factory at Bovey Tracey in Devon, which has become the largest and most efficient of its type in Europe, has won the Michelmores/Western Morning News... more

Created: 12/05/2010

Michelmores public law team wins High Court tainted blood judicial review

Michelmores public law team has won a judicial review in the High Court against the Secretary of State for Health on the government's refusal to match higher payouts to 'tainted blood' victims in... more

Created: 11/05/2010

Michelmores Associates appointed Partners

UK Regional Law Firm of the Year, Michelmores LLP, has appointed three new partners bringing the London and South West firm's total partnership to 46. Bernadette McGhie is a member of Michelmores'... more

Created: 10/05/2010

Carbon Reduction Commitment - has it got your attention

Register or pay the penalty Legislation designed to 'encourage' companies to reduce their energy consumption and so help the UK to meet its carbon reduction targets came into effect in April... more

Created: 28/04/2010

Michelmores helps straight A students reach out

Exeter College's Reach Academy has been boosted by the news that the ground-breaking initiative has attracted the UK Regional Law Firm of the Year as a new sponsor.  Michelmores LLP joins the... more

Created: 21/04/2010

Lawyers brighten charity buildings

A team of lawyers and secretaries from the private client department at Michelmores Solicitors have put in a day's hard work to help the West of England School and College for young people with... more

Created: 14/04/2010

Business Barometer highlights hardening attitude of business leaders

The responses to this quarter’s Western Morning News Business Barometer compiled by the Business Team at Michelmores LLP were received and analysed prior to Chancellor Alistair Darling’s... more

Created: 14/04/2010

Lawyers swap briefs for overalls

Charity refurbishment day needs materials from local businesses Michelmores is calling on local building material suppliers and garden centres to help with a day long programme of renovation and... more

Created: 01/04/2010

Charities Bulletin - March 2010

In this issue: Fine risk for Data Protection breaches - how does this affect charities in the UK?... The Charitable Incorporated Organisation - further delay... Moving the goalposts - changing terms and conditions of employment... Preparing for the Carbon Reduction Scheme...

Created: 01/04/2010

Lawyers swap briefs for overalls

Charity refurbishment day needs materials from local businessesMichelmores is calling on local building material suppliers and garden centres to help with a day long programme of renovation and... more

Created: 31/03/2010

Michelmores hosts First Sea Lord in aid of Help for Heroes

The First Sea Lord and Chief of the UK's Naval Staff was guest of honour at Michelmores Solicitors' Charity Business Breakfast on 12 March.The event raised £2,500 for Help the Heroes Charity... more

Created: 31/03/2010

Commercial Property Awards shortlist announced

Once again the annual Michelmores/Western Morning News Commercial Property Awards attracted quality entries from around the region, delighting the judges with their innovation and diversity.The... more

Created: 31/03/2010

Charity Run ready to take new route

The annual Michelmores Charity Run around Exeter will take a new route this year. The traditional start on Cathedral Green and finish at the Imperial pub has been replaced by a start on Exeter Quay... more

Created: 31/03/2010

Charity Run ready to take new route

The annual Michelmores Charity Run around Exeter will take a new route this year.The traditional start on Cathedral Green and finish at the Imperial pub has been replaced by a start on Exeter Quay... more

Created: 30/03/2010

New Associates appointed at Michelmores

Award-winning Exeter and London based law firm Michelmores LLP has recognised the expertise and potential of three of its talented solicitors by appointing them as Associates. Shahid Jamil is a... more

Created: 22/03/2010

New Associates appointed at Michelmores

Award-winning Exeter and London based law firm Michelmores LLP has recognised the expertise and potential of three of its talented solicitors by appointing them as Associates.Shahid Jamil is a... more

Created: 22/03/2010

Michelmores hosts First Sea Lord in aid of Help for Heroes

The First Sea Lord and Chief of the UK's Naval Staff was guest of honour at Michelmores Solicitors' Charity Business Breakfast on 12 March. The event raised £2,500 for Help the Heroes Charity... more

Created: 16/03/2010

Commercial Property Awards shortlist announced

Once again the annual Michelmores/Western Morning News Commercial Property Awards attracted quality entries from around the region, delighting the judges with their innovation and diversity. The... more

Created: 16/03/2010

Michelmores to host First Sea Lord

The First Sea Lord and Chief of the UK's Naval Staff is to be the guest of honour at Michelmores Solicitors next business breakfast on 12 March which will be raising funds for the Help the Heroes... more

Created: 16/03/2010

Property awards judges to face tough task

Entries have now closed for the 9th Michelmores/Western Morning News Annual Commercial Property Awards and organisers are predicting a tough time for the judges due to the quality of the... more

Created: 05/03/2010

Corporate Finance boost for Michelmores

Michelmores LLP, UK Regional Law Firm of the Year, has announced the arrival of Richard Cobb, one of the region's leading corporate finance lawyers, who has joined the firm's Business Group. For the ... more

Created: 03/03/2010

International yachtsman to compete in Round Britain and Ireland Race

International professional yachtsman Alex Bennett from Devon has today announced his entry into the historic Round Britain and Ireland Race 2010, with Malcolm Dickinson, managing partner at... more

Created: 22/02/2010

Michelmores call for run sponsorship

Michelmores is once again inviting local businesses to sponsor the firm's acclaimed annual charity run. More than 1,200 runners are expected to enter this year's event, which will take place in... more

Created: 18/02/2010

Business Barometer reveals recession fatigue and a clear call for national economic reform

For the first time in many years this quarter's Western Morning News Business Barometer, compiled and analysed by the Business Team at Michelmores, indicates that the brakes may have been applied to... more

Created: 12/02/2010

Property Litigator joins Michelmores

A highly regarded property litigator has joined the Exeter office of Michelmores LLP. Rob Nicholson, formerly a partner with Manchester-based Halliwells, is a litigator with a broad spread of... more

Created: 04/02/2010

New law to give clergy employment rights

Recent claims by the trade union Unite that clergy are being bullied by Bishops and parishioners will be addressed with the introduction of a new law next year that will provide employment rights for ... more

Created: 11/01/2010

Charlotte Davies of Michelmores accepted as member of Solicitors for the Elderly

Solicitor Charlotte Davies of Michelmores LLP has been accepted as a member of the national association 'Solicitors for the Elderly' (SFE). SFE is an association of lawyers who specialise in legal... more

Created: 17/12/2009

Philip Hammond MP addresses business leaders at Michelmores event

Philip Hammond MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury for the Conservatives, addressed senior chief executives recently at Painter's Hall, London. The event was organised by the Business team at... more

Created: 10/12/2009

Sidmouth solicitors part of UK Regional Law Firm of the Year

Michelmores LLP, which has an office in Harston, Sidmouth, has been voted UK Regional Law Firm of the Year at the 2009 British Legal Awards, organised by influential magazine Legal Week. The firm... more

Created: 09/12/2009

Michelmores triumphs at British Legal Awards

Michelmores LLP has been voted UK Regional Law Firm of the Year at the 2009 British Legal Awards, organised by influential magazine Legal Week. The firm was one of six finalists for the award, which ... more

Created: 07/12/2009

Record-breaking polar explorer to address Exeter businesses

Polar explorer and internationally acclaimed motivational speaker Ann Daniels is to be the guest speaker at the Michelmores Business Breakfast on Friday 11 December. Mother of four and former Women... more

Created: 01/12/2009

Michelmores moustaches for Movember

FOURTEEN lawyers at Exeter law firm Michelmores have endured 30 days of ridicule and discomfort in an attempt to raise as much money as possible for The Prostate Cancer Charity.  By supporting... more

Created: 30/11/2009

Chambers success for Michelmores

The findings of leading legal directory, Chambers & Partners, have added to the success achieved by Michelmores LLP in the Legal 500, the 'other' legal bible, which ranked the firm in Devon & ... more

Created: 18/11/2009

Good news for Directors

Under recent changes to the Companies Act, directors are now able to prevent their residential address from being placed on the public register by providing an alternative service... more

Created: 13/11/2009

Michelmores to advise London Boroughs

Announcement follows Michelmores appointment to Surrey local authority consortium Exeter-based Michelmores LLP is amongst sixteen firms nationwide to be appointed to the legal panel of the London... more

Created: 06/11/2009

Michelmores staff in virtual baby competition for National Adoption Week

Who loves yer, baby? EIGHTEEN staff including three partners at Michelmores Solicitors in Exeter are about to find out just how good they are at parenting by taking home a "virtual" baby overnight,... more

Created: 06/11/2009

ILEX launches new branch in Devon - Michelmores to host official launch event

The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX), the national professional body which represents 22,000 trainee and practicing Legal Executive lawyers throughout England and Wales, is to open a Devon Branch ... more

Created: 06/11/2009

Michelmores university scholars going for Olympic gold in 2012

The double act of Exeter University Olympic sailing prospects, sponsored by Michelmores LLP, are well into their preparations for the 2012 Games, when the sailing events will be taking place in... more

Created: 28/10/2009

Vince Cable MP addresses business leaders at Michelmores event

Cable warns of tax hikes and economic pain Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman Vince Cable has warned of tax rises - including a 25 per cent rate of VAT - in an address to a group of Westcountry... more

Created: 22/10/2009

Tough times likely to continue as public spending soars

Stephen Morse, partner and head of the Business Group at Michelmores, considers the Western Morning News and Michelmores Business Barometer survey findings There have been some indicators that... more

Created: 12/10/2009

Exeter adoption lawyer appointed to national monitoring body

An Exeter based childcare specialist lawyer has been appointed to the Legal Group Advisory Committee of the British Association for Adoption & Fostering (BAAF). Rachel Cook is part of... more

Created: 25/09/2009

Energy from Waste - major seminar programme to discuss opportunities in Anaerobic Digestion

The farming community is to be given the chance to listen to expert advice on the opportunities open to them in Anaerobic Digestion (AD). AD is a renewable technology which converts waste to energy... more

Created: 21/09/2009

Legal 'bible' praise for property team at Michelmores

Michelmores' property teams have been recognised once again as leaders in the region in a report by the profession's 'bible', The Legal 500.  All areas of the firm's property group are... more

Created: 15/09/2009

City workers set to swim the extra mile for Hospiscare

Five city workers are preparing to brave an open water swim to raise money for Hospiscare. Michemores' partners Cameron Caverhill and Graham Cridland will take part in the event on Saturday 26... more

Created: 15/09/2009

Michelmores Challenge Yacht Race, Torbay 2009

Thirty seven boats crossed the starting line in the 19th annual Michelmores Challenge Cup, the now famous Torbay-based invitation corporate yacht race, organised by the Exeter and London based... more

Created: 07/09/2009

Michelmores new hands on tiller of Business Barometer

The 33rd Western Morning News Business Barometer will be published in October with the business group at Michelmores LLP as the new compilers and analysts. The survey, which provides a current... more

Created: 27/08/2009

South West businesses take to the high seas

Annual yacht race attracts 300 sailors The 19th Annual Michelmores Challenge Yacht Race is to take place in Torbay on Saturday 5 September, when over 40 yachts and 300 crew compete in one of the... more

Created: 25/08/2009

Leaders in field accolade for Michelmores' solicitors

Twenty-six lawyers from Exeter and London based solicitors Michelmores LLP have been recognised by the legal profession's 'bible' Chambers & Partners as leaders in their field and eight of... more

Created: 21/08/2009

Avoid elderly 'snatch' by state - make a health and welfare LPA

In April 2009, great-grandmother Betty Figg was snatched by social workers against the wishes of her daughter, her former carer. Social workers arrived with police and a battering ram to remove the... more

Created: 19/08/2009

Law Society appointment for Michelmores solicitor

Michelmores private client lawyer Richard Flack has been elected to a specialist Law Society committee dealing with tax law. The Revenue Law Capital Taxes Sub-Committee comprises solicitors... more

Created: 13/08/2009

Festival run success for Michelmores

Just two months after organising their own charity road race in June, Michelmores Solicitors sponsored the notoriously tough Sidmouth Festival Run for the fourth successive year. 184 runners... more

Created: 12/08/2009

NHS Continuing Healthcare - 'a matter of interpretation'

Exeter case highlighted healthcare funding issues The criticism of the process which decides who is eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare is set to continue unless a less subjective means of... more

Created: 04/08/2009

Michelmores partner becomes Air Ambulance Trustee

Michelmores private client partner David Charlesworth has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT). DAAT is the only single county air ambulance charity to... more

Created: 22/07/2009

Michelmores shortlisted for national award

Michelmores LLP has been shortlisted in one of the most significant categories in the annual UK STEP awards. The Exeter and London based law firm has been nominated in the category of UK &... more

Created: 21/07/2009

Battling Bernard Braves the Waves for Charity

Michelmores office manager Bernard Cockfield completed the popular Eddystone Charity Sailing Pursuit on 11 July 2009, an annual race organised by Plymouth-based Royal Western Yacht Club which raises... more

Created: 15/07/2009

Michelmores continued growth boosted by reappointment to SRA Intervention Panel

Ambitious London and Exeter law firm Michelmores appears to have withstood the harsher impact of the recession, having announced a 12 percent increase in turnover during 2008/9. The encouraging... more

Created: 14/07/2009

Keeping pace with Michelmores - Charity Run update

£23,212 That's the amount the Michelmores Charity Run 2009 has raised for Hospiscare to date! £150,000 That's the amount the run has raised for local charities since the first event in ... more

Created: 08/07/2009

Lord Parkinson addresses industry leaders at Michelmores' Financial Services and Markets Lunch

Conservative peer and former cabinet minister Lord Parkinson addressed financial services sector chief executives yesterday at Painter's Hall, London. The event was organised by the Financial... more

Created: 08/07/2009

Green project scoops 'Blue Riband' in Commercial Property Awards

A sustainable development with incubation-style business units has scooped the prestigious Project of the Year over £3 million in the seventh annual Michelmores/Western Morning News Commercial... more

Created: 17/06/2009

Michelmores Associates appointed as Partners

Michelmores have made three new partner appointments, all drawn from the firm's successful Associates Development Programme. Tony Cockayne is a member of Michelmores' Business Group, specialising in ... more

Created: 22/05/2009

New Associates at Michelmores

Exeter and London based law firm Michelmores LLP has recognised the expertise and potential of five of its talented solicitors by appointing them as Associates. The new Associates are James Baker... more

Created: 22/04/2009

The race is on - Charity Run entry forms now available

Entry forms for the 10th annual Michelmores Charity Run around Exeter City Centre have now been sent out to previous runners and competing businesses but there are likely to be a few places left in... more

Created: 22/04/2009

Michelmores advises on £210 million Skypark scheme, Exeter

7500 jobs target on 110 acre airport site Michelmores LLP, the leading commercial property law firm in the Westcountry, has advised regeneration specialist, St. Modwen Properties plc, on the... more

Created: 21/04/2009

Michelmores continues with expansion plans

Following the announcement that London and South West based Michelmores LLP has maintained its 20% plus  year on year growth in 2008, the ambitious firm has further expanded its Mayfair offices... more

Created: 20/04/2009

City lawyer joins Michelmores' Technology, Media and Communications team

 A specialist IT, media and e-commerce lawyer has joined the expanding Technology, Media and Communications (TMC) team at Michelmores LLP. Tom Torkar joins Michelmores from city firm Olswang... more

Created: 31/03/2009

Shortlist announced for the Commercial Property Awards

The seventh annual Michelmores/Western Morning News Commercial Property Awards not only attracted a record number of entries but also proved to be a highly close run competition. Nevertheless,... more

Created: 19/03/2009

Exeter lawyers do something funny for money

The comedy race of the year takes place at Pynes Hill on 13th March when lawyers from Michelmores LLP climb aboard a mini-fleet of space hoppers in aid of Comic Relief. Six bright orange space... more

Created: 09/03/2009

New lawyer reopens Sidmouth legal surgery

The latest recruit to Michelmores LLP Private Client Group will be based at Sidmouth and is set to reopen the solicitors' weekly free-of charge legal surgery at the firm's Harston offices. 31... more

Created: 06/03/2009

Exeter sixth formers in court!

Sixth Form pupils from Exeter School are to find themselves in court next week when they take up the posts of lawyers, defendant, witnesses, court clerk, court usher and jury in a mock trial to learn ... more

Created: 06/03/2009

Michelmores advise in sale of Faith Shoes business

Michelmores' Insolvency & Restructuring team has advised the board of high street retailer Faith Shoes in the sale of its business, a move that saved more than 2,000 jobs. Faith... more

Created: 23/09/2008

Nick Cann of the Institute of Financial Planning addresses financial advisers at Michelmores' Financial Services and Markets Lunch

On Friday 12 September, Nick Cann, Chief Executive of the Institute of Financial Planning, addressed independent financial adviser businesses on the progress of the FSA's Retail Distribution... more

Created: 17/09/2008

Business Surgery Success at Michelmores

A morning of business surgeries and workshops held at Michelmores Woodwater House offices proved to be a great success with over 20 leading South West businesses attending on Tuesday 20... more

Created: 05/06/2008

Charity 5k Run - Results

Here are the results of the 2008 Michelmores charity run. Please allow a week for these results to be confirmedFor the under 50 male results click here.For the under 50 female results click here.For... more

Created: 03/06/2008

Michelmores win RBS Adventure Quest 2008

A team from Michelmores legal practice in Exeter has scooped the top prize in the RBS Adventure Quest 2008, held on Thursday 22 May.  The team, consisting of team captain Louise Edwards, James... more

Created: 28/05/2008

Charity Run 2008

04 June 2008 Demand is expected to be high for the chance to participate in the 9th Michelmores Charity Run which takes place around Exeter City Centre in June.Entry forms have now been sent out and... more

Created: 21/05/2008

Commercial Property Awards Dinner - Princesshay takes Project of the Year

14 May 2008 The winners of the Michelmores/Western Morning News Commercial Property Awards for 2007 were announced this week at a glittering dinner hosted by TV and Radio personality Judi... more

Created: 14/05/2008

Michelmores Announces two new Partners - Internal Promotions

05 May 2008 Just 10 months after joining Michelmores as head of the firm’s Technology Media & Communications practice, Rehman Noormohamed, associate and head of Technology Media &... more

Created: 05/05/2008

Michelmores recognized in Best Companies Guide for second year running

08 February 2008 For the second year running Michelmores has achieved “First Class” status in the 2008 Best Companies Guide organized by the Sunday Times and will also be appearing in... more

Created: 06/02/2008

Michelmores firm handles Britain's most expensive residential development site

01 February 2008 Chelsea barracks sold for nearly £1bn Michelmores LLP has acted for the Ministry of Defence (Defence Estates) in the sale of Chelsea Barracks to Project Blue (Guernsey)... more

Created: 01/02/2008

Lateral Hire Boosts Michelmores' Employment Team

17 January 2008 Well known Westcountry lawyer Andrew Tobey has joined Michelmores LLP as head of the firm’s employment team. Andrew Tobey was previously head of Bond Pearce’s firm wide... more

Created: 16/01/2008

Charity Law Expert Joins Michelmores

17 January 2008 Specialist charity lawyer Shivaji Shiva has joined Michelmores LLP as Head of Charity Law from London based Russell-Cooke solicitors, where he was a partner. Shivaji advises... more

Created: 15/01/2008

Great year for Michelmores capped by Awards recognition

04 January 2008 Michelmores LLP finished 2007 on a high having been shortlisted for two of the legal profession’s most prestigious awards. Hard on the heels of making it to the final of the... more

Created: 03/01/2008

Trainee feedback gives thumbs up for Michelmores in Chambers Student Guide

20 December 2007 Chambers is renowned as one of the legal professions most respected guides. Slightly less well known but equally significant to its target audience is Chambers Student Guide where... more

Created: 18/12/2007

Commercial Property Awards 2007

12 December 2007 Sixth Year of Commercial Property Awards brings two new categories The hunt has now officially started to find the very best in Westcountry commercial property projects, buildings... more

Created: 10/12/2007

Michelmores shortlisted for Regional Law Firm of the Year Award

08 November 2007 Michelmores LLP have been shortlisted in the British Legal Awards in the category of Regional Firm of the Year. The Exeter based firm is one of six finalists in the category and... more

Created: 05/11/2007

Michelmores praised in Chambers 2007

08 November 2007 The legal profession’s ‘bible’ published this week by Chambers and partners has once again praised Michelmores consolidating the firm’s position in the... more

Created: 05/11/2007

GB Sailors sponsored by Exeter law firm

29 October 2007 Two Sophies sail for Michelmores A double act of Olympic sailing prospects have attracted sponsorship from Michelmores LLP under the University of Exeter Sports Scholarship... more

Created: 25/10/2007