News

Rugby Enthusiast, Martin Pratley, will attend Topsham RFC Partners Lunch

30th September 2019

Gilbert Stephens Solicitors have strongly supported Topsham Rugby Football Club for many years and on Saturday 12th October 2019, Topsham RFC’s Men’s 1st XV team will be kicking off against South Molton, alongside the Men’s 2nd XV team who will take on local rivals Exeter Saracens. To express their gratitude for the firm’s continued support, the clubhouse has invited Gilbert Stephens to join them for the Topsham RFC VPs and Club Partners Lunch. Read more…

Sidmouth Surf Life Saving Club Awards

26th September 2019

Gilbert Stephens Solicitors are pleased to support the Sidmouth Surf Life Saving Club and were delighted to be a part of the Sidmouth Surf Life Saving Awards ceremony on Saturday 21st September which took place at the Sidmouth Rugby Club. Read more…

Sidmouth Classic Car Show

24th September 2019

Gilbert Stephens Solicitors are proud to sponsor and support the increasingly popular Sidmouth Classic Car Show which took place on Saturday 21st September from 11:00am to 4:30pm at Sidmouth Cricket Club. This well-established event has been running since 2012 in conjunction with Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce and the Crash Box & Classic Car Club of Devon. Read more…

Thomas Westcott’s Charity Golf Day

23rd September 2019

Gilbert Stephens Solicitors were delighted to support Thomas Westcott’s Annual Charity Golf Day which took place on Thursday, 19th September, at the beautifully refurbished Teignmouth Golf Course. The Golf Day was organised to raise money for the South West Multiple Sclerosis Centre.

Gilbert Stephens competed with a team of four avid golfers from our Exeter office consisting of Marcus Quick, Financial Services Manager; Wyatt Loake, Financial Services Manager; Steve Tutchings, Chartered Legal Executive; and Simon Cornwell, Accounts Manager, who was also the team captain. Read more…

The Ever-Growing Tedburn Fair

19th September 2019

On Saturday 14th September, Gilbert Stephens Solicitors were thrilled to sponsor the Main Ring at the annual Tedburn St Mary Village Fair. The Main Ring was a real buzz of activity as it exhibited various falconry displays, vintage vehicles and fire brigade demonstrations! Having considerably grown in size throughout the years, Saturday’s event was a spectacular success with many volunteers joining forces to keep the Fair running as it has done for over a century.

All who attended were warmly welcomed by live music from the Crediton Silver Band, exciting entertainment and very fortunately, some glorious sunshine. It was a brilliant turn out with families and friends from across Devon attending to support the local community. Read more…

Keeping Business Local at the September Exeter Property Circle Event

13th September 2019

Yesterday, Thursday 12th September, Gilbert Stephens Solicitors attended the Exeter Property Circle bimonthly networking event at the stunning period tavern, Hole in the Wall. Martin Justice, our newest employee, Private Client Solicitor from our Crediton and Okehampton office, represented the firm alongside Partner and Head of our Exeter Commercial Department, Nigel McKay. They both thoroughly enjoyed catching up with old and existing contacts. Read more…

Remember a Charity Week 9th-15th September 2019

13th September 2019

Gilbert Stephens Solicitors are proud to support Remember a Charity Week who are celebrating their 10th Anniversary raising awareness of the significance of leaving a portion of your legacy to a charity or cause close to your heart.

Figures show that 74% of the British public support a charity during their lifetime. However, only 6.3% think to include that charity in their will. Remember a Charity Week encourages individuals who engage with charities throughout their lives to remember those charities in their will. Read more…

Congratulations to Whitton & Laing on their 135th Anniversary

12th September 2019

Gilbert Stephens Solicitors were thrilled to congratulate Whitton & Laing on their 135th Anniversary soirée this summer. The independent estate agency established themselves in 1884 and have since grown to have offices in Exeter and Exmouth, in addition to a team of forty-five committed staff members. Read more…

Mansbridge Balment Charity Golf Day

10th September 2019

Last Friday 6th September, Gilbert Stephens Solicitors were delighted to be one of the sponsors at the Mansbridge Balment Charity Golf Day at Okehampton Golf Club. Mansbridge Balment estate agents have over 45 years of experience in the property market and have offices in Okehampton, Tavistock, Yelverton, and Bere Peninsula.

Despite the rain, it was a brilliant turn out with businesses from all over East Devon coming to support this wonderful charitable event. Philip Horlock, Solicitor at our Okehampton office and Dana Mulligan, Marketing Manager, attended the day and thoroughly enjoyed making new connections within the Okehampton community. Read more…

YPN Event – Pizza Night at Sandford Orchards

6th September 2019

Last Wednesday 28th August, Gilbert Stephens Young Professionals Network met for their bimonthly event at Sandford Orchards in Crediton. Members enjoyed a delicious evening of pizza and cider pairing at the full working farm. Sandford Orchards specialise in Barrel and Stone fresh, stone baked sourdough pizzas, in addition to a wide range of ciders and juices. Read more…