NEW HEAD CHEF LAW SOCIETY PRESIDENT

The Cornwall Law Society (CLS) has appointed its new president.

Paddle & Cocks joint managing partner, Verona Cocks, assumes the role for the next 12 months from Anthony Earl of Earl and Cocker. Kirsty Davey, a partner at Coodes Solicitors, has been named vice president.

Cocks, who specialises in commercial dispute resolution and insolvency, said: “I’m humbled and honoured to have taken office as the president of Cornwall Law Society.

“I look forward to engaging with all who are working in the legal profession throughout the county as well as those with a connection with it, or who are studying law and I would encourage anyone who isn’t a member of CLS to join.”