Veitch Penny LLP - Exeter | Crediton, Devon

This year Veitch Penny teamed up with Pinhoe Church of England Primary School for their annual Christmas card competition, which is one of the final big fundraisers for their charity of the year, Dream-A-Way.

Veitch Penny are delighted to announce that the winner is Isobel Buxton, age 7, who wins £50 in WH Smith vouchers, with her snowman design. Second place went to Joshua Moon, 10, who won £25 vouchers and third place went to Daniel Wilding, seven, who won £10 vouchers. With the quality of entries so high, the firm awarded Caitlin Ambrose, Ashley Williams, Harry Landen, Abbie Flanagan, Molly Roberts, and Zachary Davin with an additional runner up prize of £5 voucher each.

Not only will the cards be sent out to friends and clients of the firm, but are also for sale, with all money raised from the card sales going directly to Dream-A-Way. Cards can be purchased from either Dream-A-Way or the Veitch Penny Exeter office.

For the past 10 years, Veitch Penny have enjoyed working with local schools and charities to design the companies’ corporate Christmas cards. Judging was held by the firms Staff Liaison committee at the Exeter office and all were amazed by the standard and quality of entries.

In addition, Veitch Penny will donate £100 to their charity of the year Dream-A-Way, as a token of thanks and appreciation.

Please click here to see the article in the Express & Echo. [http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/news/Children-s-festive-art-helps-charity/article-2965228-detail/article.html]

Local Solicitors, Veitch Penny LLP, of Exeter and Crediton, are celebrating as one of their longest serving members of staff, Partner, Andrew Harris, accomplishes 30 years in the legal profession.

Andrew, who co-heads the Claimant Personal Injury department at Veitch Penny in Exeter, became a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 1979 and was admitted into the rolls of the Law Society when he qualified as a solicitor in December 1980 joining the firm at the same time. He is a member of APIL (the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) and is recognised for handling serious injury and complex cases.

Andrew is a year round motorbike rider and through his enthusiasm, developed and fronts the firm’s specialist biking incident department, which assists victims of motorbike accidents through representing their personal injury claim and helping them get back on the road.

Andrew actively promotes safe motorcycling as a Qualified Motorcycle Senior Observer for the Institute of Advanced Motorists. He also supports the British Motorcycling Federation as a founder member of their Biker Legal Line service.

On achieving 30 years as a solicitor, Andrew said “I am delighted to be celebrating my anniversary with Veitch Penny. It’s great to be able to look back at my time and know that I have helped so many people to get their lives back on track after often terrible accidents, and I look forward to continuing to support them for many years to come.”.

Veitch Penny Solicitors also specialise in wills, probate, conveyancing, tax and employment advice for members of the general public, as well as actively working with local businesses and employers. Please ring 01392 278381 for further information.

Local Law Firm Veitch Penny Solicitors of Exeter and Crediton, is celebrating having retained their legal quality marks Lexcel and Investor in People, proving that quality comes first at this long established firm.

In a simultaneous review of both awards, the auditor noted that Veitch Penny showed “a high level of compliance and a commitment to providing a quality service for their clients.”

The Lexcel Accreditation is only awarded to firms who can satisfy the requirements of the Law Society in implementing the highest standard of internal management and client care.

Veitch Penny has held the prestigious Lexcel award for 13 years, since 1998 when it was first established. It was the first legal practice within the southwest to gain the quality mark and has continued to successfully undergo regular audits to retain it.

Excellent levels of service to clients, effective practice management and improved client care are the hallmarks of this legal practice.

Veitch Penny have also held the Investors in People since 1998, the national quality standard which sets levels of good practice for improving an organisations performance through its people, therefore ensuring that clients receive a quality service in the hands of experienced individuals.

The Auditor reported that “Veitch Penny showed strength in communication” and highlighted that staff recognised the firms commitment stating “I give them 110% because they give me 110%.”

Mark Fowles, Senior Partner said “Every member of the firm contributed towards our ability to pass this year’s audit. Without their continuous efforts throughout the year it would not have been possible.”

Well situated to cover the South and West of England, Veitch Penny prides itself on being a substantial practice with clients all over the country with the reputation of a London firm, but with highly competitive local rates. Clients include local authorities and other public sector organisations, local & regional businesses, major national motoring organisations and private individuals.

Local Solicitors, Veitch Penny, of Exeter and Crediton, are celebrating after maintaining their position as one of the leading firms in the southwest to specialise in Personal Injury work by the legal directory, Chambers Guide 2011.
Veitch Penny Solicitors now celebrate holding the title, which is highly regarded by the rest of the industry, for both its Insurance and Personal Injury Departments for the past 7 years.

The Chambers Guide observed that, the Exeter-based firm maintains a strong reputation for its handling of personal injury matters, particularly on behalf of public sector clients

Individuals, Mark Fowles (Partner and Head of Department) and Joanne Pruden (Partner) were also recognised as Leading Individuals in the southwest. Mark is named as a robust litigator, "he impressed greatly as the head of the team in terms of his undoubted ability and expertise.”, whilst Joanne is recognised as impressive with interviewees describing her as "approachable and economical in the way she handles matters."

The guide recognised that Veitch Penny has core expertise in road traffic accidents and motorcycle cases. The team also has considerable expertise in employers' liability, industrial disease matters and equine cases.

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.

Veitch Penny Solicitors also specialises in wills, probate, conveyancing, and tax and employment advice for members of the general public, as well as actively working with local businesses and employers. Please ring 01392 278381 for further information.