Solicitor at Tozers LLP

Vernon Clarke

Solicitor - Partner and Solicitor

SRA ID: 134655

Vernon works with a wide range of clients including country landowners, farmers, property developers, pension funds and charities. He acts regularly in sales, purchases and leases of high value London properties, historic houses and large rural estates. He also has a wealth of experience in a range of other property matters such as development land deals, holiday letting businesses, solar parks, buy-to-let portfolios, woodlands, fisheries and sporting rights. An Oxford graduate who trained with Tozers, Vernon qualified as a solicitor in 1986 and has been a partner since 1989. He is highly responsive and aims to provide clients with a fast, friendly and efficient service. Vernon is a member of the Agricultural Law Association, the Charity Law Association and the Country Land & Business Association. He is active in the voluntary sector, having served for many years as a trustee of Devon Wildlife Trust, and of a charity providing therapeutic learning and sheltered employment for people with disabilities. He is a past Chair of Exeter Historic Buildings Trust and is a trustee of a North Devon almshouse charity. He also serves as a school governor. Outside of work he enjoys country pursuits and tennis, football and skiing.

Broadwalk House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UA

Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas

Charities, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Housing & Property, Commercial Property, Regulations, Company & Commercial

5.0/5 211 Client Reviews 211
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 0%
  • Commercial Property 7%
  • Housing & Property 92%
  • Agriculture 0%
211 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
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  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

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Miles Stallard
Verified Miles Stallard Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Tozers LLP
March 19, 2024 20240319101244

Conveyancing excellence

5

An outstanding service for what proved to be a particularly difficult leashold purchase for an elderley relative.

Solicitor named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 28 March, 2024

Thank you so much for your positive feedback and for taking the time to post this review, Miles. Our clients' views are important to us and help us constantly improve the way we do business, so thanks again.

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John
Verified John Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Tozers LLP
March 19, 2024 20240319093241

Fishing Beat purchase

5

Most pleased with the service & efficiency

Solicitor named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 28 March, 2024

Thank you very much, John. Should you require any legal assistance in the future, please do let us know if we can help.

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Barnstaple & District Angling Association
Barnstaple & District Angling Association Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Tozers LLP
March 16, 2024 20240316115739

Other

5

Most happy with the service provided,being kept informed throughout and the speed in which purchase completion was made.

Solicitor named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 28 March, 2024

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review for Vernon. We are delighted to hear of your experience.

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Polly Jones
Polly Jones Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Tozers LLP
February 29, 2024 20240229114803

Residential Property

5

The team provided an excellent service, I am very happy with Tozers

Solicitor named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 07 March, 2024

Thank you very much Polly, we are so happy to hear that.

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Louise Pitcher
Verified Louise Pitcher Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Tozers LLP
February 21, 2024 20240221210141

Super from start to finish

5

Vernon went above and beyond for the complex purchase and sale of my house. I purchased a grade II listed, thatched cottage. His knowledge was superb, he was prompt and thorough. It took a lot of stress away from me. Thank you

Solicitor named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 05 March, 2024

Thank you again for your review Louise. Should you require any legal assistance in the future, please do let us know if we can help.

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Louise Pitcher
Louise Pitcher Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Tozers LLP
February 21, 2024 20240221200438

Residential Property

5

A very big thank you. The Solicitor navigated through a complex house purchase and sale, with precision. He worked in my best interests, was clear, prompt and available to answer my questions and the ones I had not thought of. I could not have asked for better.

Solicitor named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 05 March, 2024

Dear Louise, thank you very much for your review. We are more than delighted to hear of the support and guidance that Vernon provided throughout your time with us. We hope to work with you again soon.

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Anonymous
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Collected whilst working at Tozers LLP
February 15, 2024 20240215163003

Residential Property

5

Felt confident in the work carried out on our behalf. Quick response to questions and kept updated throughout the process.

Solicitor named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 05 March, 2024

Thank you for your review . We are thrilled to hear of your experience working with Vernon and we hope to work with you again soon.

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Gregory Joseph
Verified Gregory Joseph Added 3 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Tozers LLP
January 16, 2024 20240116080736

Excellent service

5

Tozers staff were thorough, attentive and efficient throughout. Excellent in every respect! Thank you.

Solicitor named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 23 January, 2024

Thanks again for your kind words, Gregory.

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Gregory Joseph
Gregory Joseph Added 3 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Tozers LLP
January 15, 2024 20240115162739

Residential Property

5

Such excellent, attentive service is very rare and so we would like to thank Ellie and Vernon for their work in bringing this matter to a successful close. Really efficient, swift responses. Thank you.

Solicitor named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 23 January, 2024

Dear Gregory, we are more than delighted to hear of your experience and truly appreciate the time you took to share such a positive review with us. Thank you very much!

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WB Concepts ltd
WB Concepts ltd Added 3 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Tozers LLP
January 11, 2024 20240111114435

Business / Commercial

5

Vernon and Ellie’s work can only be described as outstanding.
Efficient and on time which is surprisingly hard to find now days.

Solicitor named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 11 January, 2024

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear of your experience working with Vernon and Ellie. Should you require any legal assistance in the future, please do let us know if we can help.

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About Vernon Clarke

Vernon works with a wide range of clients including country landowners, farmers, property developers, pension funds and charities. He acts regularly in sales, purchases and leases of high value London properties, historic houses and large rural estates. He also has a wealth of experience in a range of other property matters such as development land deals, holiday letting businesses, solar parks, buy-to-let portfolios, woodlands, fisheries and sporting rights. An Oxford graduate who trained with Tozers, Vernon qualified as a solicitor in 1986 and has been a partner since 1989. He is highly responsive and aims to provide clients with a fast, friendly and efficient service. Vernon is a member of the Agricultural Law Association, the Charity Law Association and the Country Land & Business Association. He is active in the voluntary sector, having served for many years as a trustee of Devon Wildlife Trust, and of a charity providing therapeutic learning and sheltered employment for people with disabilities. He is a past Chair of Exeter Historic Buildings Trust and is a trustee of a North Devon almshouse charity. He also serves as a school governor. Outside of work he enjoys country pursuits and tennis, football and skiing.

Languages Spoken: English, French

Contact Vernon Clarke

Address

Tozers LLP

Broadwalk House

Southernhay West

Exeter

Devon

EX1 1UA



Phone 01392 667672

Website

Resume

LICENSE

Country

Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

01/11/86

12/04/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

SRA-approved manager - Member

Tozers

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