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
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 0%
- Commercial Property 7%
- Housing & Property 92%
- Agriculture 0%
211 Client Reviews
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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
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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
?-present
Conveyancing excellence
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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Fishing Beat purchase
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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Other
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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Residential Property
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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Super from start to finish
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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Residential Property
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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Residential Property
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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Excellent service
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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Residential Property
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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Business / Commercial
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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