Veitch Penny LLP - Exeter | Crediton, Devon

Veitch Penny Solicitors are celebrating after being awarded membership to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) - the mark of excellence for the home buying process.

We recently underwent rigorous assessment by the law Society in order to secure the CQS status, which was introduced to promote high standards in the home buying process.

Law Society President Lucy Scott-Moncrieff said that “with so many different conveyancing service providers out there, the CQS helps home-buyers and sellers seek out those that can provide a safe and efficient level of service.”

The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) status is open only to members who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Council of Mortgage Lenders, the Building Societies Association, Legal Ombudsman and the Association of British Insurers.

Charles Dowell, Managing Partner and head of Veitch Penny’s Conveyancing department, is delighted that the firm has achieved the CQS status “buying and selling a home can be a stressful time, however choosing a solicitor to help with this process has just got a lot easier. By looking for a Conveyancing Quality Scheme Practice like Veitch Penny, the public can be assured that the firm has proven its commitment to quality.”

We are delighted that the beneficiaries of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme will be the clients that use Solicitors recognised by the standard. The new accreditation adds to the firm’s impressive record of quality marks, which include; Lexcel (The Law Society’s Practise Management Standard), Investors in People, and entries in the leading legal publications, The Chambers Guide & Legal 500.

Veitch Penny and Andrew Harris are a “Leader in the Field of Personal Injury”*. Veitch Penny also specialises in Wills, probate, conveyancing, and tax advice for members of the general public, as well as actively working with local businesses and employers.
* The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2004-2013.

Veitch Penny are celebrating the announcement that the firm has been ranked in the leading publication, the Chambers Guide 2013, as one of the leading firms in the South West to specialise in Personal Injury.

Veitch Penny Solicitors have consistently held the title, which is highly regarded by the legal industry, for its Personal Injury Departments for the past 9 years.

The directory states that Veitch Penny has experience with a variety of personal injury matters including those relating to Employers Liability, Public Liability, holidays and equestrian claims. The department is seeing a rise in the number of motor cycle injury claims it handles and is putting its existing Road Traffic Collision knowledge to good use. One barrister commended the team's excellent preparation for cases and its way of communicating with clients and experts in conference.

Previously editions of the guides have also affirmed that our clients valued us as a "friendly and approachable" firm.

Also indentified as a key individual is Andrew Harris, who is appreciated for his informality, availability and his specialist motorcycle expertise. In the 2013 Guide, Andrew is said to have a great manner with clients and is described as "hugely experienced" with a "no-nonsense approach that gets great results." 

The directory which is published annually is said to be the most accurate and reliable, due to the in-depth research which identifies the leading lawyers and law firms.
No lawyer can buy their way into the rankings.

Charles Dowell, Managing Partner, said “it is a great accomplishment for the firm to be recognised by the Chambers Guide, following recommendations from our clients and other professionals. It rewards the hard work and achievements of the personal injury/litigation department over the last 12 months”

The Past 12 months have been particularly eventful for Veitch Penny, this good news shortly follows Veitch Penny’s exciting announcement of a business restructure which will see the legal practice able to provide a larger range of services for local residents.

Veitch Penny has historically had a split focus in terms of its services as it successfully operated both a Claimant and Defendant litigation department for over 30 years. This has limited the firm’s capacity to help anyone with a potential conflict against the many local and public authorities that the firm also represented.