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All that remains is for me to wish you all a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year. I do hope that 2021 brings with it fresh hope and optimism for the year ahead and that everyone is able to enjoy some much needed time with family and friends when the restrictions are temporarily relaxed. ■
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Lastly, I could not conclude this report without commenting on how incredibly sad we all were at Surrey Law Society to learn of the passing of our dear friend, John Perry. John was so supportive of all we do at the Society and incredibly kind to me when I took on the role of CEO. He will be missed by so many of us and our events will not be the same without his presence. The committee is considering the best way to commemorate John, so that he is always remembered by Surrey Law Society members and will have news on this over the coming months. In the meantime, we send our very best wishes to Rosemary and the family, and to all at Palmers Solicitors.
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Charles Russell Speechlys receives outstanding endorsements in Chambers UK & Chambers High Net Worth Guides
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harles Russell Speechlys’ Guildford office has received significant endorsements in Chambers & Partners UK – a highly respected guide which, following extensive research, lists the top ranking law firms and lawyers across the UK. The Guildford office’s private wealth practice also received an outstanding endorsement in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2020. In Chambers UK, for the South of England, Charles Russell Speechlys’ Guildford office is recognised in nine legal categories, with five of these in Band 1 rankings: Construction, Corporate/M&A: Lower Mid-Market (South); Family/Matrimonial, Real Estate Litigation and Restructuring/Insolvency. A total of 24 Guildford-based lawyers have been singled out with individual rankings, with three lawyers, Noel Wardle (Professional Discipline), Ingrid Saffin (Real Estate) and Andrew Keeley (Construction) all gaining improved individual rankings. William Rollin (Family/Matrimonial) is included in the guide for the first time. Charles Russell Speechlys is an international law firm, with UK offices in London, Guildford and Cheltenham. The firm ranked highly nationwide, with 73 lawyers and 41 of its practice areas selected for the prestigious directory. Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide 2020: South of England In the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2020 – a publication aimed at the international private wealth market – Charles Russell Speechlys’ private client team in Guildford is described as “a
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Duncan Elson very high-quality, technically brilliant, client-focused team across a broad range of services, such as private client and family law.” Five lawyers were singled out as notable practitioners: Sally Ashford (Tax, Trusts and Succession), Duncan Elson (Private Wealth Disputes), Samantha Ewing (Private Wealth Disputes), Rebecca Piper (Private Wealth Disputes) and Gareth Walliss (Tax, Trusts & Succession). Duncan Elson, Partner and Head of Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford commented, “I am very proud of the achievements of our exceptional teams in Guildford and across the rest of the firm in the UK. We continue to grow our reputation for excellence across a wide range of disciplines and it is great to receive these strong endorsements in such highly regarded publications.” Charles Russell Speechlys’ listings in the Chambers directories follows on from its recent endorsements in Legal 500 2020 in which the firm was recognised in 67 categories nationally, with Charles Russell Speechlys’ Guildford-based office being ranked as a Tier 1 firm in 14 categories for law firms in the South East. Charles Russell Speechlys employs over 160 staff in its Guildford office at One London Square and provides a full range of services to businesses and private clients in the region, backed by the resources of an international law firm. ■
