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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 ...

🏃🏃WELL DONE BEN 🏃🏃 DASLS President Ben Darby took part in Young Devon’s annual fundraiser Run Devon on the 13th September 2026 to raise awareness and funds for his chosen Presidential Charity. Ben completed the 15km course in good time, what a great achievement.Young Devon is such an important cause dedicated to changing the opportunities presented to young people in our community. 🏫 bringing opportunities to our share of the 1 million young people not in education, employmen...

DASLS President Ben Darby announces his Presidential challenge for his chosen charity Young Devon Ben will be running the 15km (9 miler) at Young Devon’s annual Run Devon event on Sunday 13th September; raising money to support the young people who need it most in our community. By giving on the link below you directly support: 🏫 bringing opportunities to our share of the 1 million young people not in education, employment or training that live in our community🏠 reducing homelessness ...

Twin Bars "Dragon" Julie Waddell and DASLS President Ben Darby feature in June 2026 edition of the Law Society Gazette looking at Entrepreneurs Click to read the full article....

SRA ConsultationDraft Business Plan and Funding Requirement 2026/27DASLS has submitted its response to the SRA's consultation about its draft Business Plan and Funding Requirement 2026/27.Whilst accepting investment is needed we raise concerns about the level of increases without clarification about measurable outcomes and how lessons will be learned from the mistakes of the recent past.Above all it emphasises the need to rebuild the relationship and trust between the regulator and those it regulates. Read the full text here: /uploads/dasls-business-plan-and-funding-requirement-2026-consultation-response.pdf To read the SRA's proposal see https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/consultations/ The cons...

Mark Ansell DL, The High Sheriff of Devon hosted the Legal Sunday Service 2026 at Exeter Cathedral on Sunday 7th June Dressed in full robes and uniforms the DASLS Presidential team, members and our visiting International guests processed from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum to Exeter Cathedral. This significant service acknowledges, celebrates and gives thanks for the work of all those involved in the criminal justice system in Devon. Following the service a drinks reception took place at th...

Legal Runner came to Exeter on Saturday 6th June 2026 👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟 Mark Evans, The Law Society President of England & Wales & Council member for North Wales will be launched Legal Runner in Exeter during his visit for the DASLS Twin Bars Event. Mark was joined by our DASLS President Ben Darby, International Guests and DASLS members for a 5km loop along the canal from Exeter Quay to double Double Locks. Thank you to all those that took part...

The DASLS International Relations Committee hosted the Annual Twin Bars Event in Exeter, Friday 5th - Sunday 7th June 2026Ben Darby, DASLS President and Emma Mitcham, DASLS International Relations Committee Chair welcomed international lawyers from from our Twin Bars across Europe, Bilbao, Erlangen, Gdansk, Poland, Rennes and Leuven. We were also joined by The Law Society President Mark Evans and Lucy Dennett OBE, Director of Policy who attended the the Legal Innovation Dragons Den event at ...

DASLS President nominates 2026/2027 CharityBen Darby of Darby & Darby has nominated an amazing local charity for his Presidential year, "Young Devon"CEO Andy Moreman spoke passionately at the DASLS AGM about the amazing and essential work that they and 'Young Somerset' do across the two counties. Funds raised in Somerset will go to the Somerset charity. We look forward to working with them over the coming year....

DASLS welcomed Nick Gallagher CEO of The Solicitors Charity at the AGM on the 21st April. Nick spoke about the Charity's work for 2025 and how the nature of what they do has changed in recent years to reflect the people who reach out to them and the issues they are facing. DASLS are proud to have been one of their most loyal supporters, donating consecutively for the 43 the years and were pleased the Board of Directors approved our annual donation for the 2026. Just under £70,000 has been...