Updates and Legal News
Clarkes Solicitors battle it out and cook up a storm at the Newport Food Frenzy
Our two intrepid teams, one representing our Newport office and another representing our other offices, put their competitive heads on to battle against each other at the Newport Food Frenzy on Saturday. Now in its second year, thousands came to taste the myriad...
It must get done by … shh … you know when!
Time rolls around so quickly and by the time you read this the Davenport clan will be back in the swing of things after the summer break, boys back in school, rugby and football seasons under way and X Factor on television marking the countdown to the end of the year....
The Clarkes bag travels… competition time…!
We loved seeing the Clarkes bags pop up in unusual places and with interesting people at Merefest (obviously not placed there by us!) and we’d like to see them photographed all over Shropshire, and beyond! Please send us your photo of your Clarkes bag in an...
Clarkes sponsoring the Media Zone of Merefest 2017
The Clarkes team were out in force for a wonderful day on Saturday at Merefest 2017. For the second year, Clarkes sponsored the Media Zone with MediaActive (http://www.mediaactive.org/) and enjoyed meeting the public at this fun and worthwhile event, supporting the...
Clarkes’ team of pirates hit the “Severn” seas at MacMillan Cancer Supports Coracle Races
There were beautiful blue skies for the Coracle World Championships this afternoon as our intrepid team made their coracle racing debut. Lizzie Williams, Emma Davies and Alice Langford made a sterling effort to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support, proudly coming...
Lizzie and Jade Run Charity Quiz for MacMillan Cancer Support
Elizabeth Williams and Jade Phillips from our Shrewsbury and Wellington offices tested their potential as the next Ann Robinson as they hosted a quiz in their local pub in Oswestry last night. In advance of their participation of Friday’s Coracle World...
Children Applications Are On The Rise
The summer holidays are clearly placing a strain on families this year as private applications relating to children increase by nearly 12%. It is a common situation – the children want entertaining for 6 weeks and you’re struggling with full time work and...
A warm welcome for Laura Tarbuck
The family department have expanded their team and the Members are pleased to announce the recruitment of Associate Solicitor, Laura Tarbuck. Laura joins the family department from a West Midlands based law firm and will be based at the office in Landau Court,...
Geoffrey Milne Solicitor
The Members are pleased to announce that on 1 August they acquired the practice of Geoffrey Milne Solicitor. Geoffrey Milne is a Solicitor who has practiced in Wellington and Albrighton for over 35 years. Geoffrey specialises in Conveyancing and Private Client...
Bringing Will Legislation to the Present Day
Earlier this month the Law Commission announced its plans to conduct a review of the Wills Act 1837, the current legislation that governs the making of an individual’s will within England and Wales. The Commission has recognised the vast changes to our society in the...
I’ve said it before but this time I mean it!
Well, this article is being written quite literally in the middle of a house move. It’s all change ahead for the Davenport clan as we finally move into our Newport home. It’s funny what you learn with each house move, friends you pick up along the way, suppliers we...
Rachel Davenport becomes our newest Member
We are delighted to announce that Rachel Davenport changes her position at Clarkes to become its newest Member this month. Rachel joined Clarkes over four years and was integral to the development of the Shrewsbury office, utilising her abundant energy and enthusiasm...
Dementia Awareness Week 2017 – Together we will beat dementia!
Receiving a diagnosis of dementia can be a terribly frightening experience, for both you and your loved ones. At Clarkes, several of us are Dementia Friends, and have been trained in and are committed to delivering services to those members of the public who are...
Clarkes sponsored boxing athlete wins eighth pro bout!
Tony Blaze Jones, managed by Kellie Maloney, upheld his unbeaten record by winning his eighth pro fight on 18th March. Clarkes are proud sponsors of this Telford athlete and will continue to support the local sportsman as he rises. Tony now boasts seven wins and one...
An Evening on the River with Shrewsbury Business Chamber
Solicitors Rachel Davenport, Charlotte Ellis and Luke Townsend along with Legal Assistant, Lizzie Williams, took advantage of an evening with local business peers at a networking evening on board The Sabrina with the Shrewsbury Business Chamber this Wednesday...
Clarkes sponsors local unbeaten boxer
Clarkes is proud to sponsor Tony “Blaze” Jones as he goes in to his 8th professional fight. Of his seven professional fights so far Tony has had a very impressive six wins and one draw. We are very pleased to be able to support a local athlete as he aims...
Welcome to our new website!
Clarkes is excited to welcome you to our new website. We’ll be keeping you updated on news from the legal world plus information on what is happening here at Clarkes.
New Year Team Meeting
Almost a full team was present (and for a team of conscientious lawyers who don’t like to leave their client files this is rare) for the New Year Caseworker meeting this January.