Kelly Baker | 20th October 2026 | Blogging

CONGRATULATIONS to the newly qualified Solicitors who attended our Admission Ceremony on Thursday 15th October 2026 at the Guildhall Exeter.Thank you to our President Ben Darby, our guest speaker HHJ Elizabeth Willsteed and Chris Hart for hosting such a lovely evening and welcome to the profession on behalf of DASLS. We were also joined by a number of the DASLS Board and friends and family to celebrate this career milestone.  We wish them all the very best for their future in law. View PHOTOS here ...

20th October 2026 | blogging

CONGRATULATIONS to the newly qualified Solicitors who attended our Admission Ceremony on Thursday 15th October 2026 at the Guildhall Exeter.Thank you to our President Ben Darby, our guest speaker HHJ Elizabeth Willsteed and Chris Hart for hosting such a lovely evening and welcome to the profession on behalf of DASLS. We were also joined by a number of the DASLS Board and friends and family to celebrate this career milestone.  We wish them all the very best for their future in law. View PHOTOS here ...

05th October 2026 | Blogging

Take a look at our first Residential Property Bulletin.  This compendium of information and views from some key stakeholders in residential property conveyancing work will appeal to conveyancers.   CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY...

28th September 2026 | blogging

DASLS Autumn Dinner Fundraiser for Presidents Charity is a Huge Success80 guests came together at The Castle Hotel in Taunton for the DASLS Autumn Dinner on Friday 25th September 2026.We were delighted to be joined by our guest speaker Samantha Marsh, Senior Coroner for Somerset, who gave an insightful talk about her fascinating role.  DASLS President Ben Darby's chosen charity YOUNG DEVON also joined us.  Andrew Moreman, CEO for Young Devon shared the worthwhile support and very much needed work they provide to young people in Devon.In addition to the £1,637 Ben raised by completing the 15km Run Devon event, Ben raised £845 the on the night for YOUNG SOMERSET raising a total of £2,482 across the two charities. Thank you to all our guests for supporting the dinner, 12 law firms were represented in total and we also welcomed a number of our sponsors Insight6, Lloyd & Whyte, Smokeball, Wessex Searches, Landmark & MJ Bowers. If you would like to support YOUNG SOMERSET - DONATE HERE If you would like to support YOUNG DEVON - DONATE HERE Photos from the night can be VIEWED HERE...

20th October 2026 | blogging

CONGRATULATIONS to the newly qualified Solicitors who attended our Admission Ceremony on Thursday 15th October 2026 at the Guildhall Exeter.Thank you to our President Ben Darby, our guest speaker HHJ Elizabeth Willsteed and Chris Hart for hosting such a lovely evening and welcome to the profession on behalf of DASLS. We were also joined by a number of the DASLS Board and friends and family to celebrate this career milestone.  We wish them all the very best for their future in law. View PHOTOS here ...

05th October 2026 | Blogging

Take a look at our first Residential Property Bulletin.  This compendium of information and views from some key stakeholders in residential property conveyancing work will appeal to conveyancers.   CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY...

28th September 2026 | blogging

DASLS Autumn Dinner Fundraiser for Presidents Charity is a Huge Success80 guests came together at The Castle Hotel in Taunton for the DASLS Autumn Dinner on Friday 25th September 2026.We were delighted to be joined by our guest speaker Samantha Marsh, Senior Coroner for Somerset, who gave an insightful talk about her fascinating role.  DASLS President Ben Darby's chosen charity YOUNG DEVON also joined us.  Andrew Moreman, CEO for Young Devon shared the worthwhile support and very much needed work they provide to young people in Devon.In addition to the £1,637 Ben raised by completing the 15km Run Devon event, Ben raised £845 the on the night for YOUNG SOMERSET raising a total of £2,482 across the two charities. Thank you to all our guests for supporting the dinner, 12 law firms were represented in total and we also welcomed a number of our sponsors Insight6, Lloyd & Whyte, Smokeball, Wessex Searches, Landmark & MJ Bowers. If you would like to support YOUNG SOMERSET - DONATE HERE If you would like to support YOUNG DEVON - DONATE HERE Photos from the night can be VIEWED HERE...

17th September 2026 | blogging

DASLS were delighted to join Michael Cosgrave, colleague's from Wollens Solicitors and his friends and family at the Hotel Indigo in Torquay on Tuesday 15th September.We came together to celebrate both Michael and his dedication to his career.  Chris Hart gave a lovely summary of Michaels long and successful career of over 50 years here in the South West followed by a few words from the man himself.  Michael has been involved with DASLS for more years than we probably care to remember! Michael has been a long standing member, firstly of DELS (Devon & Exeter) and later DASLS following our merge with Somerset.  Michael has remained and active member of the Board of Directors following his Presidency in 1992.Michael was one of the founding members of the DASLS International Committee and has spent many years travelling Europe with his international friends and colleagues. ...