The Family, Criminal & Dispute Resolution Committee Meeting will take place on 29th September 2026 via ZOOM at 4:00pm. We are delighted to be joined by Liz Makin from Stanley Smith Case Management.
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.
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🏃🏃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, employment or training that live in our community🏠 reducing homelessness amongst young people through direct provision of accommodation🧑⚕️ mental health and mentoring services for young peoplePlease donate what 💰 you can - Ben has set a fundraising target of £100 per km so £1,500. DONATE HERE
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Smokeball Launches Community Hero Awards in the UK to Celebrate Legal Professionals Making a Difference
New annual awards programme recognises solicitors and legal professionals across the UK for their outstanding contributions to their communities
London, UK – Tuesday 1 September 2026 – Smokeball, a leading provider of legal practice management software, today announced the launch of the Smokeball UK Community Hero Awards, a new annual initiative celebrating legal professionals who go above and beyond to make a positive impact in their communities.
The awards recognise individuals across the UK legal profession who dedicate their time, expertise and passion to causes beyond their day-to-day legal work — whether through supporting charities, championing diversity and inclusion, mentoring the next generation of lawyers, leading sustainability initiatives, or driving positive change within their local community.
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Smokeball Launches Community Hero Awards in the UK to Celebrate Legal Professionals Making a Difference
New annual awards programme recognises solicitors and legal professionals across the UK for their outstanding contributions to their communities
London, UK – Tuesday 1 September 2026 – Smokeball, a leading provider of legal practice management software, today announced the launch of the Smokeball UK Community Hero Awards, a new annual initiative celebrating legal professionals who go above and beyond to make a positive impact in their communities.
The awards recognise individuals across the UK legal profession who dedicate their time, expertise and passion to causes beyond their day-to-day legal work — whether through supporting charities, championing diversity and inclusion, mentoring the next generation of lawyers, leading sustainability initiatives, or driving positive change within their local community.
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This will take place on Monday 21st July 2026, commencing at 10:30am. This meeting will take place via ZOOM.
Any member interested in attending or contributing, please contact tony@dasls.com for details....
The date for the next DASLS International Relations Committee Meeting will be on Monday 21st September 2026 at 4:00pm. This will take place via ZOOM.
If you would like to attend, please contact kelly@dasls.com
Want to know more, visit our International Relations Committee Webpage.
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This will take place Tuesday 22nd September 2026, commencing at 4:00pm via ZOOM.
Want to know more, visit our Property & Private Client Committee Webpage.
Any member wishing to attend, please contact kelly@dasls.com
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