Vernon Clarke

Partner and Solicitor

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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.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 134655

  • Based in Exeter, Devon
  • Licensed for 39 years

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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.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 134655

  • Based in Exeter, Devon
  • Licensed for 39 years

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  • Tozers LLP

    SRA-approved manager - Member

    Until Present

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  • EN English
  • FR French

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Monday 08:45–17:00
Tuesday 08:45–17:00
Wednesday 08:45–17:00
Thursday 08:45–17:00
Friday 08:45–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

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

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Very professional and prompt service. Friendly and easy to communicate with

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Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that you found our service professional, prompt and friendly, and that communication was easy throughout. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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Land purchase

Vernon was highly efficient and thorough ensuring our land purchase went through very smoothly.

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Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that Vernon was so efficient and thorough, and that he helped ensure your land purchase went through smoothly. We’ll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to Vernon.

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David Michael Jacobs

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Couldn’t be better

Tozers were recommended to us and how lucky we were. Throughout the complicated sale of our home, we had constant and professional support from Vernon Clarke and Laura Kendall - plus the rest of their very efficient team - at all hours of the day and night. This continued during the purchase of our new house - sage advice was always available. It’s difficult to explain just how helpful and supportive they were. I have ticked all the boxes below because they are all accurate.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you felt so well supported throughout both the sale of your home and the purchase of your new house. Vernon, Laura and the wider team will be thrilled to know that their dedication, professionalism and advice made such a positive difference during what can be a complicated and stressful process. We’re especially pleased that Tozers came recommended to you and that you feel lucky to have chosen us. Your kind words mean a great deal to the whole team, and we wish you every happiness in your new home.

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Miles Stallard

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Housing & Property

Conveyancing Exellence through six (family) transactions

An outstanding example of how to do it and more importantly, how to circumnavigate difficult circymstances with the right advice. I commend Vernon Clarke and his team at Tozers for their professionalism and exemplary attention to detail. A very sensible and trusworthy group!

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Thank you very much for your kind words and recommendation. We’re delighted to hear that Vernon and his team were able to provide clear, practical advice and support you through what sounds like a challenging set of circumstances. Your comments about their professionalism, attention to detail and trustworthiness are greatly appreciated, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with Vernon and the team.

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Geoffrey Keith Albert Lane

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Housing & Property

A Difficult Journey

This house move was by far the most difficult of our 14 moves. It took stressful to a whole new level. If it was not for Vernon I doubt we would have completed, in fact he was quoted as saying it was the most difficult conveyance of a nearly new house in his career. Vernon will ensure everything is correct, he will not skip over difficulties and will look after your interests. We were very pleased he acted for us on our purchase.

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Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that Vernon’s attention to detail, determination and commitment helped you through such a challenging move. It’s fantastic to know you felt your interests were well looked after and that Vernon played such an important part in getting you to completion. We’ll be sure to pass on your lovely feedback.

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Amelia Davies

Housing & Property

Amelia

Vernon Clarke and all of his team at Tozers were fantastic, we are really grateful for the hard work that they did for us on a complicated conveyance. Impressive speed and clarity of communication. Always professional with an impressive work ethic. Would highly recommend for buying and selling property.

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Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. We’re delighted to hear that Vernon Clarke and the team were able to support you through a complicated conveyancing transaction with professionalism, clear communication, and efficiency. Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we’re grateful that you chose Tozers to assist with your property sale and purchase. We wish you every happiness in your new home.

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Mark Simons

Housing & Property

Mark

I have dealt with Vernon and his team at Tozers for a number of years. Excellent at what they do, Vernon and his colleagues are professional, prompt and always working in the best interests of their clients.

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Thank you very much for your kind words and for your continued trust over the years. It’s been a pleasure working with you. Vernon and the team at Tozers truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that our professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to acting in our clients’ best interests have made a positive impression. We look forward to continuing to support you in the future.

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Lucy Drake

Housing & Property

Residential Property

Vernon and his team were beyond amazing dealing with my house sale and purchase. I was kept regularly up to date with the progress and they were always quick to respond to me. I was in a chain of five houses and without Vernon’s persistence and communication it would have taken a lot longer or fallen apart. I was given great advice at every stage in the process and always felt they knew and understood every detail of my case. This experience far exceeded my expectations. Thank you

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Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that Vernon and the team supported you so well throughout your sale and purchase. Keeping you updated and moving the chain forward—especially one of five—is something we’re really glad made a difference. Your kind words about our advice and attention to detail mean a lot to us.

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Debbie Somerville

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Residential Property

I felt completely supported in what were difficult circumstances. Everything was managed sensitively and professionally.

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Thank you for your kind words. We're glad we could support you during a challenging time and provide timely, professional service.

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Simon G

Housing & Property

Commercial Property

Excellent, knowledgeable, experienced and calm advice and guidance through the purchase of a Freehold by the Property Management Company. Vernon was calm, professional and approachable, responded in a timely fashion, team was also highly efficient.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased Vernon and the team provided calm, knowledgeable, and efficient support throughout your purchase. We appreciate your trust in us.

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