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Trainee solicitors Bethany Donnelly and Faye Newcombe are celebrating after qualifying.
Years of hard work, studying and exams have paid dividends for the two Wollens solicitors. Faye said: “Having spent seven years working towards qualifying as a solicitor, it’s exciting that it’s finally here.” She spent three years at Cardiff University and as a...
One year on and Wollens are staging a special fund-raising night for a charity which is ‘close to their heart’.
It was exactly one year ago that Wollens’ chief executive Chris Hart was given the gift of life by wife Liz who donated a kidney to him in a transplant operation. The Harts were back at their desks within months, but ever since that life-saving day they and their...
The spooky dos and don’ts of Halloween night
It’s the night when the ghosties and ghoulies and long-legged beasties take to our streets – and it’s going to be either a Trick or Treat for most of us. Halloween Night is upon us, that annual phenomenon from the USA where being a little Devil is now part of our...
Meet our new partners Daniel and Ashley
Devon law firm Wollens has added two new partners to its ranks. Daniel Gresswell specialises in the corporate and commercial side of the business with Ashley Bevans focussing on commercial property. Daniel was working with Toller Beattie when the Barnstaple-based...
Jon helps business as Brexit looms
Get Ready for Brexit. That’s the message to businesses as quitting the EU looms large. Firms of all sizes and in every sector could be facing significant change over the next weeks and months so being prepared is essential. Enter Brexit Ready Exeter, a collaboration...
Wollens in line for top award
Wollens have been shortlisted for a top industry award. They are one of three finalists in the Business Development/Marketing category of this year’s prestigious LawNet Awards. LawNet is one of the country’s leading law firm networks and has been supporting...
Harriet family’s special thanks to life-savers
Picture above the best of friends – Harriet and Elsie, side by side The ‘Legends’ from yesteryear in Totnes took on the footballing stars of Plymouth Argyle in a special fund-raising match.The event was held to raise money and to say thank you to the...
Calling Young Professionals – this is just for you!
A special business networking club is being started for Young Professionals. It is designed to be most suitable for people at the earlier stages of their career who might not usually get the opportunity to attend networking events. The club is the idea of Wollens...
There’s a value to early valuation
An early valuation could be important if you are making a gift of land or property. The advice comes from Gillian Jones, a partner in the company and commercial department of Wollens solicitors. Gillian, who is based at Wollens’ Barnstaple office, says: “If you are...
Wollens join top legal network
Wollens have joined one of the country’s leading law firm networks. Membership to LawNet will provide a boost for the law firm, its staff and clients. LawNet has been supporting independent law firms for 30 years. With offices across Devon, Wollens employ almost 200...
Our Mission:Unbreakable team say ‘We loved it!’
They proved to be unbreakable! A five-strong team from Devon law firm Wollens were among 900 brave souls to survive one of toughest charity challenges of the year.They had to conquer mud, marsh, rivers, hills and obstacles as part of this weekend’s...