Wollens backs Torbay Weekly Business Awards with sponsorship of new business category

Wollens is delighted to be backing this year's Torbay Weekly Business Awards after an inspirational past few years which have seen it become one of the largest independent law firms in the West Country.

Investment, growth, sustainability and putting its clients and people first have been the foundations of a thriving company.

Wollens now employ 145 people with exceptional specialists across private client matters as well as company and commercial law.

The business has grown rapidly in recent years with mergers and a substantial firm wide re-brand.

Wollens, who have offices across Devon and have recently reshaped their business in the north and south of the county. The South Devon hub recently combined three South Devon offices creating a purpose built, agile working environment in Torquay. Recently the;Exeter office moved to a purpose-built facility at Pynes Hill, Exeter and there is an office in North Devon.

The investment in offices will allow Wollens to grow their teams and ensure that there is strength and depth to offer the best possible service to all clients.

Its solicitors are respected and able to specialise in their own particular field.

That is why its mantra is Full Spectrum Law – they are able to offer a comprehensive and full array of services to its clients, putting them at the forefront of all that they do.

Wollens has a particular interest in the business sector and provide support and a range of legal services to businesses and individuals within it.

Its corporate and commercial team is ranked in the 2023 Legal 500 directory.

Wollens is a firm that has shown exceptional growth in recent years - this has been strategically important to ensure that it has the required skill set within the business and that it is well positioned geographically. As a result, it can offer a complete service – the full spectrum of legal advice from specialist lawyers, assisted by specialist support staff.

The firm has always had a strong reputation and ranks highly on review sites for its incredible service. Alongside business its lawyers deal with a range of matters including family matters, wills and probate, conveyancing, litigation, commercial property and recently have launched a new Sports Law Division. Legal Services For Professional Sportsmen And Sportswomen (wollens.co.uk) .

The launch of the new Sports Law Division highlights the growing complexity and competitiveness within the sports industry and Wollens (who have always had strong sporting connections) recognise the need to provide its clients with specialised legal advice in this area.

Wollens believe that sustainability is fundamental to the long-term success of its business and the networks and communities it is a part of. It actively engages and demonstrates its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint over a sustained period. It is now accredited by Planet Mark.

Additionally, Wollens has been officially accredited as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organisation.

Great Place to Work™ is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed over 100million employees around the world, using those deep insights to define what element makes a great workplace.

Certification™ is a significant achievement. Using validated employee feedback gathered by Great Place to Work™ the accreditation confirms that Wollens employees have a consistently positive experience working for the firm. Wollens was ranked 72nd in the top 100 Best Workplaces ™ earlier this year.

Wollens say they are delighted to be supporting the Torbay Business Awards again in 2023 and are sponsoring the new business category.

Clive Meredith, practice director, said: “It’s great to be supporting the Torbay Business Awards this year by sponsoring the new business category. It takes great vision, determination and hard work to get any new business off the ground and we’ve developed significant specialisms in supporting the growth and success of many fledgling businesses.

“The awards will be a chance to celebrate the best of the best and I would encourage anyone who’s started a new business to enter."

HOW TO ENTER

Categories this year are:

Overall Business of the Year - sponsored by Torbay Council

Tourism Business of the Year - sponsored by English Riviera BID Company

Small Business of the Year - sponsored by Torbay Business Forum

New Business - sponsored by Wollens

Employer of the Year - sponsored by South Devon College

Award for Innovation - sponsored by TDA

Commissioner's Business Community Champion Award - sponsored by Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner

Environmental Business Award - sponsored by Prydis

James Wright Award for Inspirational Leader - sponsored by Majestic Holidays

Young Business Person of the Year Award - sponsored by Inter-Line Building Supplies.

Torbay Weekly editor Jim Parker said: "We have so many great businesses and people out there with great stories to tell. My plea is: Please enter – and enter NOW."

You will find all the entry details and how to buy tickets for the gala night at the English Riviera Centre on June 15 at https://form.jotform.com/230295914606054. Entries close on Friday, May 26