All the latest Blog Posts Business https://www.dasls.com (c) 2017 - 2026 en-gb TOLATA Update Date:  Wednesday 5th November 2026

TOLATA Update Date:  Wednesday 5th November 2026 Time:  9:30am - 1:00pm Venue:  TBC, Exeter Speakers:  Colin Palmer, KBG Chambers and others       Course Programme: To Follow     Fees: DASLS Members/Affiliates:  £130 plus VAT before 02.10.26 then £145.00 plus VAT Non-members:  £165.00 + VAT  3 for 2 offer! Book 3 places on this course and get the cheapest FREE!   Colin Palmer, KBG Chambers    ...Continue Reading → You\'re reading TOLATA Update - 5 November 2026 with KBG Chambers by , posted on Devon & Somerset Law Society.

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:02:59 +0100 https://www.dasls.com/training/perma/1786124967/article/tolata-update-5-november-2026-with-kbg-chambers.html 1786124967 blogging Commercial Leases – Update and Pitfalls with Tanfield ChambersDate:  Thursday 19th November  2026Time:  10:00am - 1:00pmSpeaker:  Andrew Francis, Serle Court ChambersVenue: TBC, ExeterCourse Programme:  To FollowFees:DASLS Members/Affiliates:  £130 plus VAT before 16.10.26 then £145 plus VATNon-members:  £165 plus VAT3 for 2 offer! Book 3 places on this seminar and get the cheapest FREE! ...Continue Reading → You\'re reading Restrictive Covenants & Rights of Light - 19 November 2026 with Serle Court Chambers by ,

Commercial Leases – Update and Pitfalls with Tanfield ChambersDate:  Thursday 19th November  2026Time:  10:00am - 1:00pmSpeaker:  Andrew Francis, Serle Court ChambersVenue: TBC, ExeterCourse Programme:  To FollowFees:DASLS Members/Affiliates:  £130 plus VAT before 16.10.26 then £145 plus VATNon-members:  £165 plus VAT3 for 2 offer! Book 3 places on this seminar and get the cheapest FREE! ...Continue Reading → You\'re reading Restrictive Covenants & Rights of Light - 19 November 2026 with Serle Court Chambers by , posted on Devon & Somerset Law Society.

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0100 https://www.dasls.com/training/perma/1784724669/article/restrictive-covenants-rights-of-light-28-january-2.html 1784724669 blogging Commercial Leases – Update and Pitfalls with Tanfield ChambersDate:  Thursday 8th October  2026Time:  2:00pm - 5:00pmSpeaker:  Christopher Heather KC and Daniel Dovar, Tanfield ChambersVenue: The Courtyard Marriott Hotel, ExeterCourse Programme:  To FollowFees:DASLS Members/Affiliates:  £130 plus VAT before 10.09.26 then £145 plus VATNon-members:  £165 plus VAT3 for 2 offer! Book 3 places on this seminar and get the cheapest FREE! ...Continue Reading → You\'re reading Commercial Leases, Update and Pitfalls - 8 October 2026 with Tanfield Chambers by ,

Commercial Leases – Update and Pitfalls with Tanfield ChambersDate:  Thursday 8th October  2026Time:  2:00pm - 5:00pmSpeaker:  Christopher Heather KC and Daniel Dovar, Tanfield ChambersVenue: The Courtyard Marriott Hotel, ExeterCourse Programme:  To FollowFees:DASLS Members/Affiliates:  £130 plus VAT before 10.09.26 then £145 plus VATNon-members:  £165 plus VAT3 for 2 offer! Book 3 places on this seminar and get the cheapest FREE! ...Continue Reading → You\'re reading Commercial Leases, Update and Pitfalls - 8 October 2026 with Tanfield Chambers by , posted on Devon & Somerset Law Society.

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:48:47 +0100 https://www.dasls.com/training/perma/1784724060/article/commercial-leases-update-and-pitfalls-8-october-20.html 1784724060 blogging Twin Bars "Dragon" Julie Waddell and DASLS President Ben Darby feature in June 2026 edition of the Gazette looking at Entrepreneurs

Twin Bars "Dragon" Julie Waddell and DASLS President Ben Darby feature in June 2026 edition of the Gazette looking at Entrepreneurs ...Continue Reading → You\'re reading Twin Bars "Dragon" Julie Waddell and DASLS President Ben Darby feature in Gazette by , posted on Devon & Somerset Law Society.

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:38:07 +0100 https://www.dasls.com/latest-news-1/perma/1782746580/article/twin-bars-dragon-julie-waddell-and-dasls-president.html 1782746580 blogging DASLS has submitted its response to the SRA's consultation about its draft Business Plan and Funding Requirement 2026. Whilst accepting investment is needed we seek clarification about measurable outcomes and how lessons will be learned from the mistakes of the recent past.

DASLS has submitted its response to the SRA's consultation about its draft Business Plan and Funding Requirement 2026. Whilst accepting investment is needed we seek clarification about measurable outcomes and how lessons will be learned from the mistakes of the recent past. 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 consultation closes on Monday 22nd June at 12 noon....Continue Reading → You\'re reading DASLS raises concerns around transparency and accountability in the SRAs draft Business Plan and Funding Requirement 2026/27 by , posted on Devon & Somerset Law Society.

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:13:31 +0100 https://www.dasls.com/latest-news-1/perma/1781773380/article/dasls-raises-concerns-around-transparency-and-acco.html 1781773380 Blogging    

    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 the Royal Memorial Museum.  Thank you to all those in attendance to make this a sucessful event. ...Continue Reading → You\'re reading Legal Sunday Service for the County of Devon - Exeter Cathedral 2026 by , posted on Devon & Somerset Law Society.

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:52:05 +0100 https://www.dasls.com/latest-news-1/perma/1781030300/article/legal-sunday-service-for-the-county-of-devon-exete.html 1781030300 blogging Legal Runner came to Exeter on Saturday 6th June 2026 

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.   View Photos and Reel here. If you would like to get involved with furture running events, please email kelly@dasls.com    Read the Law Society Article looking at the story of the "Legal Runner"            Accessibility For All Social Group Running for the Legal Community Just for Fun - Find out more and Join the running community on LinkedIn     ORDER your Legal Runner T-Shirt and Support LawCare             The #Law Society president: wellbeing advice “We need safe spaces where lawyers can speak openly with people who understand their experiences.” - Mark Evans, Law Society president and founder of LegalRunner – a series of local running groups for legal professionals - shares why social running is helping people to open up about their wellbeing.       Mark Evans is the 181st President of the Law Society of England  Wales, representing over 210,000 solicitors. He brings more than 28 years’ experience in property and private client practice and is committed to innovation, inclusivity, and access to justice.      ...Continue Reading → You\'re reading Walker Family Law - Senior Family Solicitor – Care Team by , posted on Devon & Somerset Law Society.

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:57:09 +0100 https://www.dasls.com/job-board/perma/1780562820/article/walker-family-law-senior-family-solicitor-care-tea.html 1780562820 Matrimonial / Family / Children An opportunity for HR people in law to come together and share good practice and common issues.

An opportunity for HR people in law to come together and share good practice and common issues. Next meeting - Monday 13th July at 11 am. Speaker: Jannice Jones MSc will give a brief introduction to the topic of Neurodiversity in the workplace. Jannice is herself a neurodivergent (ADHD and Autistic) positive psychologist, CEO of Quiet Tide Consulting, a BIDE specialist consultancy based in Devon. The talk will cover how to best support neurodivergent staff and the ROI of neuroinclusion.   Contact tony@dasls.com...Continue Reading → You\'re reading DASLS HR Forum by Tony Steiner, posted on Devon & Somerset Law Society.

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:38:41 +0100 https://www.dasls.com/social-events/perma/1515846840/article/dasls-hr-managers-forum-15-october-2026.html 1515846840 Blogging Date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 Time: 2.00pm - 5.15pm Venue: TBC, Exeter area Speaker: Professor Akber Datoo Course Outline: This hands-on session will cover: • What AI is good for (and where it goes wrong): quick, practical dos don’ts• Which platforms to use for which tasks (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini/Claude/Perplexity—how to choose)• How to write prompts that work: simple repeatable frameworks• Working with documents safely: redaction/sanitisation, confidentiality, and “what not to paste in”• Moving from Personal to Enterprise AI Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop for the hands-on exercises. Speaker:Akber Datoo is co-chair of the Technology and Law Committee at the Law Society of England and Wales and a Professor of the School of Law and Technology departments at the University of Surrey, teaching Cyberlaw, AI and FinTech. He is founder and CEO at D2 Legal Technology (D2LT) www.d2legaltech.com a global legal data consultancy advising firms on the use of technology and data to unlock business value through legal change. D2LT is the AI Transformation partner for the Law Society of England Wales, working with its members on how to best incorporate AI in both the business and practice of law. In 2019, Akber was recognised as “one of the top ten market shapers” in the FT Intelligent Business Awards. Akber is the author of the Wiley practitioner text, “Legal Data – Banking Finance”, and co-editor of the Wiley “LegalTech Book”. He has both experience as a technologist, having initially worked an IT developer at UBS, before requalifying as a lawyer and working at Allen Overy. Akber graduated with first class honours in Computer Science at Cambridge University.   FEES - 3 for 2 offer! Book 3 places on this seminar and get the cheapest FREE! DASLS Members/Affiliates: £130 plus VAT Book with AI - How to use CoPilot on 16th

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:55:58 +0100 https://www.dasls.com/training/perma/1483596000/article/practical-ai-for-professionals-tools-prompting-wor.html 1483596000 Management Training Legal Runner comes to Exeter .... get your running shoes on and come and join us

Legal Runner comes to Exeter .... get your running shoes on and come and join us 📅 Saturday 6th June 2026 👟 5km loop along the Quay to Double Locks 📍 Exeter Quay, (by Rock Fish Restaurant)⏰ 8:45am meet for a 9:00am startℹ️ Open to anyone in the legal profession💷 Free EventMark Evans, The Law Society President of England Wales Council member for North Wales will be launching the Legal Runner Exeter during his visit for the DASLS Twin Bars Event.  Mark will be joined by DASLS President Ben Darby on a 5km loop along the canal. No need to book, just turn up 👟👟👟👟👟👟SEE YOU THERE 👟👟👟👟👟👟 Read the Law Society Article looking at the story of the "Legal Runner"    Accessibility For All Social Group Running for the Legal Community Just for Fun ...... Find out more and Join the running community on LinkedIn     ORDER your Legal Runner T-Shirt and Support LawCare           The #Law Society president: wellbeing advice “We need safe spaces where lawyers can speak openly with people who understand their experiences.” - Mark Evans, Law Society president and founder of LegalRunner – a series of local running groups for legal professionals - shares why social running is helping people to open up about their wellbeing.   Mark Evans is the 181st President of the Law Society of England  Wales, representing over 210,000 solicitors. He brings more than 28 years’ experience in property and private client practice and is committed to innovation, inclusivity, and access to justice.      ...Continue Reading → You\'re reading Continue Reading → You\'re reading DASLS President Ben Darby nominates 2026/2027 Charity by , posted on Devon & Somerset Law Society.

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:10:23 +0100 https://www.dasls.com/latest-news-1/perma/1776877416/article/dasls-president-ben-darby-nominates-20262027-chari.html 1776877416 blogging DASLS welcomed Nick Gallagher CEO of The Solicitors Charity at the AGM on the 21st April. 

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 awarded to people in Devon and Somerset during the last year VIEW REPORT HERE ...Continue Reading → You\'re reading Untitled by , posted on Devon & Somerset Law Society.

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:45:20 +0100 https://www.dasls.com/latest-news-1/perma/1776854100/article/untitled.html 1776854100 blogging DASLS Presidential Team Elected for 2026/2027We are delighted to announce Ben Darby of Darby Darby accepted the role of President for the coming year at the DASLS AGM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at The Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Exeter.  Thank you to those who attended.  Congratulations.James McNally of Slee Blackwell was elected for the position of Vice President and Rachel Buckley of The Family Law Company was elected Deputy Vice-President.Following her term as President, Pam Johns of Coodes was awarded the position of Immediate Past President.  We look forward to Pam hosting the Annual Awards Dinner in June as her final DASLS role.  Thank you Pam for all your commitment, enthusiasm and relentless fundraising over the last three years. We wish you all a successful year.

DASLS Presidential Team Elected for 2026/2027We are delighted to announce Ben Darby of Darby Darby accepted the role of President for the coming year at the DASLS AGM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at The Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Exeter.  Thank you to those who attended.  Congratulations.James McNally of Slee Blackwell was elected for the position of Vice President and Rachel Buckley of The Family Law Company was elected Deputy Vice-President.Following her term as President, Pam Johns of Coodes was awarded the position of Immediate Past President.  We look forward to Pam hosting the Annual Awards Dinner in June as her final DASLS role.  Thank you Pam for all your commitment, enthusiasm and relentless fundraising over the last three years. We wish you all a successful year.       Photos can viewed in the "Gallery"    ...Continue Reading → You\'re reading Ben Darby elected as DASLS President for 2026/2027 at AGM by , posted on Devon & Somerset Law Society.

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:11:11 +0100 https://www.dasls.com/latest-news-1/perma/1776852189/article/ben-darby-elected-as-dasls-president-for-20262027.html 1776852189 blogging 🏆 Congratulations to Wollens 🏆Thank you to everyone from the six firms who competed in the DASLS Challenge Cup Skittles on the 10th March at The Mount Pleasant Inn, Dawlish Warren.After a very close contest for 1st place, Wollens pipped Scott Richards to the winning spot by 2 points:

🏆 Congratulations to Wollens 🏆Thank you to everyone from the six firms who competed in the DASLS Challenge Cup Skittles on the 10th March at The Mount Pleasant Inn, Dawlish Warren.After a very close contest for 1st place, Wollens pipped Scott Richards to the winning spot by 2 points: 1st Place - Wollens Solicitors, 99 points2nd Place - Scott Richards, 97 points3rd Place - Cartridges Law, 81 points Well done to Christopher Linton with the highest induvial score on the night of 15 🙂.Gilbert Stephens LLP Solicitors Trowers Hamlins Stephens Scown  ...Continue Reading → You\'re reading Challenge Cup Round 2 - Wollens win Skittles by , posted on Devon & Somerset Law Society.

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:28:09 +0000 https://www.dasls.com/latest-news-1/perma/1774005780/article/challenge-cup-round-2-wollens-win-skittles.html 1774005780 blogging SRA Account Rules - Key Risks Common Problem Areas

SRA Account Rules - Key Risks Common Problem Areas Date:  Tuesday 7th July 2026 Time:  1:30am - 4:30pm Venue: TBC, Exeter Speaker:  Janet Taylor   Course Outline:  Why you and your staff should attend these sessions? We’ve had lots of recent consultations on/discussions around these Rules, some changes are coming, some are still being considered. It is vital that firms are fully up to date, including on current principles and best practice. The protection of client money remains is the joint and several responsibility of all principals in a law firm. This responsibility extends not only to their own compliance but that of all employees. Effective compliance depends upon everyone in the firm understanding their role and responsibilities, the firm’s own procedures and communicating information effectively. These two sessions are designed for everyone in a law firm to keep up to date, with a good understanding of the key rules and common pitfalls. The sessions will be practical and participative and will use case study exercises and examples.   Afternoon session – Key Risks Common Problem Areas While the SRA Accounts Rules allow some ’flexibility’ this can bring its own challenges. This session will look at some of the high risk areas and common problems.  Aimed at those with or needing a wider knowledge of and responsibility for compliance, particularly partners and COFAs, and will cover: Latest Guidance from the SRA Responsibility for compliance and the role of the COFA (and those who support them) Higher risk areas and the latest SRA guidance on these issues, including: The prohibition on providing banking facilities through the client account Dealing with residual balances; Reviewing reconciliations; Money held in the Client’s own bank account ‘Suitable’ systems and procedures and written policies Changes we have seen so far Fees: DA

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:11:41 +0000 https://www.dasls.com/training/perma/1772734032/article/24-september-2026-sra-account-rules-key-risks-comm.html 1772734032 Management Training SRA Account Rules - Your Essentials

SRA Account Rules - Your Essentials Date:  Tuesday 7th July 2026 Time:  9:30am - 12:30pm Venue: TBC, Exeter Speaker:  Janet Taylor   Course Outline:  Why you and your staff should attend these sessions? We’ve had lots of recent consultations on/discussions around these Rules, some changes are coming, some are still being considered. It is vital that firms are fully up to date, including on current principles and best practice. The protection of client money remains is the joint and several responsibility of all principals in a law firm. This responsibility extends not only to their own compliance but that of all employees. Effective compliance depends upon everyone in the firm understanding their role and responsibilities, the firm’s own procedures and communicating information effectively. These two sessions are designed for everyone in a law firm to keep up to date, with a good understanding of the key rules and common pitfalls. The sessions will be practical and participative and will use case study exercises and examples. Morning session - Your essentials Aimed primarily at staff with little or no knowledge of the Accounts Rules and those who are returning to this area and need to get back ‘up to speed’ and will cover: The SRA Standards and Regulations Where are we now? Where the SRA Accounts Rules fit in Areas of the Codes of Conduct which impact on the SRA Accounts Rules? Who is covered by the Rules The Accounts Rules Fundamental principles All the key definitions Client versus non-client money. Disbursements Holding and dealing with client money Bank accounts Receipts and payments Transferring money for costs Dealing with balances Accounting records requirements Client account reconciliations an overview Fees: DASLS Members/Affiliates:  Half Day - £130 plus VAT before 31.05.26 then £145 plus VAT  Full Day £200 plus

]]> dasls@webbosswebsites.com () Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:36:43 +0000 https://www.dasls.com/training/perma/1772725863/article/24-september-2026-sra-account-rules-your-essential.html 1772725863 Management Training