Scott Rowe Solicitors

Whether you need legal help buying, selling or renting a property, writing a will, resolving a dispute, or making a personal injury claim (or anything else!), you need to know you're selecting a law firm whose values align with your own.

Our core values are:

⭐ 𝑇𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦
⭐ 𝑇𝑜 𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦
⭐ 𝑇𝑜 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡'𝑠 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑓 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒
⭐ 𝑇𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡
⭐ 𝑇𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠
⭐ 𝑇𝑜 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠
⭐ 𝑇𝑜 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚
⭐ 𝐻𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑒 𝑑𝑜

Work with us - we won't let you down.

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Why choose Scott Rowe as your legal firm?

Here are just a few reasons why you can trust Scott Rowe to represent you:

1) We have a large legal team with a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of their field of law.

2) Because we cover all aspects of law, no matter what legal challenges you face, you will only ever need one law firm.

3) We have numerous awards, accreditations and certifications demonstrating our ability to support our clients to the highest standards.

4) We have a clearly defined code of practice and core values that all team members support and subscribe to.

You can find out more about us here:

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As always Scott Rowe will be at the Axe Vale Show tomorrow, so pop in and see us for a complimentary glass of Pimm’s and the chance to win this hamper in our free to enter draw!!🤩🤩

You will find us on Pitch 45!

Disagreements between Tenants and Landlords can be long and sometimes bitter. Yet most can be avoided with the right legal advice at the start.

We can deal with all Landlord and Tenant Law areas and are skilled in settling disputes. However, prevention is better than cure! The key to a happy tenancy is understanding your rights and duties as a Tenant and ensuring your Tenancy Agreement reflects them.

Find out about the different types of tenancy and how we can help:

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Pop in and see us at The Axe Vale Show this weekend for a complimentary glass of Pimm’s and the chance to win this hamper in our free to enter draw!!🤩🤩

Once again, we will also be joined by one of our Charities of the Year, Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support ❤️

Meet the Team!

Director and Practice Manager Kevin Bull joined the firm in 1986 as our Accounts Clerk. A member of the Institute of Legal Cashiers and the Law Society Management Section, Kevin gained his BA in Business Management in 2002 and has been instrumental in the firm’s development.

As a result of Kevin's determination to continually improve and push forwards, he achieved Lexcel (The Law Society’s Practice Management Standard) and Investors in People accreditation in 2004. He went on to set up the Chard office of Scott Rowe in 2006.

Combined with his role as Accounts Manager, Kevin is responsible for the efficient running of the firm. Within his role, he supervises our IT, marketing and HR requirements and implements our Health & Safety and financial policies.



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Buying a house can be a fraught period. With so many moving parts and having to rely on the actions of others to move the process through the system as quickly as possible. There are always so many little bumps and curve balls that so often crop up, which can all delay the process.

We've been helping people buy and sell houses for a VERY long time, so we've seen it all! And that works well for our customers because it means there's a good chance we've seen it before when that curve ball comes along and know just how to deal with it expediently!

Our thanks to Mr & Mrs Stafford for this testimonial.

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Issues arising within a family can give rise to some of the most complicated disputes. For example, a relationship breakdown can be one of the most traumatic periods of anyone's life, especially when children are involved and the split is acrimonious.

Our Family team is used to advising clients in difficult emotional situations. We provide sympathetic personal advice tailored to your circumstances and requirements. Our membership in shows we are committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes.

The team advises and represents clients in all types of family matters, including:

✅ Divorce
✅ Dissolution of a Civil Partnership
✅ Matrimonial Finances
✅ Separation Agreements
✅ Financial Issues for Unmarried Couples
✅ Pre-nuptial and Cohabitation Agreements
✅ Children Matters
✅ Parental Responsibility
✅ Grandparents
✅ Change of Name
✅ Domestic Abuse

To discover more about how our family solicitors can help you, please make a no-obligation enquiry by calling us on 01297 32345 or online.

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You can keep up to date with the latest legal news that affects you on our Legal News page.

From retraction of oral resignations and the rights of adults lacking decision-making capability to the latest news about discrimination claims, our team gathers the latest information and adds their insights to the mix.

Find them here:

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The Law Society’s Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme Accreditation (WIQS) provides a best practice quality mark for wills and estate administration advice that consumers can trust.

The scheme sets client service standards to ensure transparency in processes, costs and communications. It outlines required practices for will drafting, probate and estate administration to help address common risks, errors and inconsistencies in delivering advice.

Scott Rowe has achieved accreditation with this scheme to give our clients peace of mind. It's just one more reason for our community to choose us to represent their interests.

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People can want to change their name for any number of reasons: reclaiming a maiden name in the event of a divorce, switching to a different surname following a civil partnership, or expressing a change of gender or gender identity.

Scott Rowe's Family Law team can help adults to change their name and to provide advice and assistance in relation the changing the name of a child.

Speak to the team today:

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As a law firm, we provide legal advice to individuals, including all the topics you would expect, such as Conveyancing, Dispute Resolution, and Personal Injury.

Did you know we also provide businesses with legal advice covering:

* Agricultural
* Employment Law
* Small Business Advice
* Business Leases
* Commercial Disputes
* Commercial Property
* Landlord & Tenant
* Business Lasting Power of Attorney

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3FZ2d9C

Scott Rowe is accredited by 's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS).

CQS provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices. Membership establishes credibility for firms with stakeholders such as regulators, lenders, insurers, and residential homebuyers and sellers.

Since its inception in 2011, the CQS has created a trusted community which has helped year after year to deter fraud and continually improve standards across the residential conveyancing sector.

So, as a client of Scott Rowe, you know your conveyancing matters are in safe hands.

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Thousands of people fail to claim for personal injury each year and lose out on money they're entitled to.

If you have been injured at work, on the road or pavement, or on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

We deal with a range of Personal Injury situations, including:

✅ Road traffic accidents
✅ Accidents at work
✅ Brain injuries
✅ Spinal cord injuries
✅ Burns, lacerations, and scarring
✅ Cosmetic claims
✅ Cycling injuries
✅ Industrial disease
✅ Fatal accidents
✅ Amputation injuries
✅ Product Liability
✅ Abuse and criminal injuries
✅ Sports injuries
✅ Injuries caused by animals
✅ Dental claims
✅ Coroners inquests
✅ Injuries to children
✅ Catastrophic injury claims

If you think you may have a case and would like to investigate further, speak to our PI specialist, Gary Whitaker. Find out more:

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Buying a home brings with it a lot of work! And Scott Rowe is here to help you through that.

We begin the process by obtaining the relevant searches for the property you wish to buy, some of which are compulsory. We will then advise you if we feel further searches are necessary to ensure no nasty surprises later on!

We will also handle the following:

* Surveyor's Report
* Receipt of mortgage offer
* Exchange of Contracts
* Receipt of mortgage funds
* Completion

We'll also help you with other things you might need or want to consider when buying a property. We go the extra mile for our customers because we care about offering the highest quality of advice and care.

If you're looking for a solicitors firm you can count on to keep your best interests at heart, Scott Rowe is here for you.

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Need a Family Law solicitor?

Scott Rowe is one of 6,500 members of @.

Resolution was founded in 1982 by a group of family lawyers who believed that a non-confrontational approach to family law issues would produce better outcomes for families who are separating and their children.

As a member, we are committed to a Code of Practice that promotes a non-confrontational approach to family problems whilst also encouraging solutions that consider the needs of the whole family - particularly the best interests of children.

You need a law firm that will deal with your matters sensitively at a difficult time. Our team is here for you.

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Have you been involved in an accident and sustained an injury? You may be entitled to compensation which could help you with the equipment and assistance you need to help you live a fuller and better life.

To see how much you might be entitled to, try our Personal Injury Claims calculator here:

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Why not call our Personal Injury Lawyer or drop him an email? Gary Whitaker is always happy to have a chat to help you determine whether you have the right to claim and whether it's worth your while. He can be contacted at 01297 32345 or by email using [email protected].

Meet the team!

Cally Trenchard is a Residential Chartered Legal Executive working in our Residential Property department in Chard. Her remit is dealing with all aspects of residential conveyancing, including sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, re-mortgages and transfers of equity. Having qualified in 2017, she joined us in May of 2022 and has been helping our clients through the property puzzle ever since!

Mr & Mrs C, Ilminster said:

"We felt we were in safe hands throughout the process and would have no hesitation using your services again, Thank you."

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Scott Rowe is a member of (APIL), a not-for-profit organisation
committed to fighting for the rights of injured people for over 30 years.

APIL’s 2,900 member lawyers (mainly solicitors, barristers and legal executives) are dedicated to protecting and enhancing access to justice, improving the services provided for personal injury victims, and campaigning to change the law wherever appropriate. Over the years, APIL has become the leading, most respected organisation in this field, constantly working to promote and develop expertise in personal injury law for the benefit of injured people.

We're proud to be a member of this organisation and hope it gives prospective clients peace of mind when choosing us to represent them in their quest for justice.

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As much as we want them to, relationships are never guaranteed to last. Increasingly, people choose to protect themselves by signing pre-nuptial agreements before marrying or cohabitation agreements before moving in together. You can arrange a cohabitation agreement even after you've moved in together.

Prenuptial and Cohabitation Agreements clarify what would happen to finances, property and other assets in case of a breakup. The aim is to minimise the complicated, often messy, task of dividing possessions and asserting rights later on.

Find out more from our Family Law team here: https://bit.ly/3N1YRqk

Meet the team!

Mandy Loveridge is a Private Client Chartered Legal Executive who joined Scott Rowe in 2002 as a Legal Secretary.

After studying for the Higher National Diploma in Legal Practice, which gave her knowledge and experience in all areas of law, Mandy has subsequently qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive specialising in Private Client and Probate work. Mandy focuses particularly on property matters, Wills, Inheritance Tax Planning and Powers of Attorney. She is also a Trust and Estate Practitioner, having passed the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioner’s Diploma in Trusts and Estates.

Find out more about Mandy here:

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Here is the Scott Rowe Scarecrow, 'Don't Judge Me', for the Axminster Scarecrow Trail sitting pretty in our Axminster office window 👨‍⚖️

The regulates law firms, so when selecting a practice to help you in your legal matters, always ensure they display an SRA logo.

The SRA sets the rules that this firm and the solicitors who work for us must follow, and the SRA will take action if these rules are broken.

This means that:

✔️ Everyone who works for the firm must meet the high standards we set

✔️ This firm must have the right level of insurance to protect you in case something goes wrong

✔️ You may be able to claim through their Compensation Fund to have your money reimbursed if this firm or a solicitor working for it loses your money

✔️ You can complain to them if you are concerned about our behaviour

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Scott Rowe can offer legal services and support regarding Parental Responsibility.

Parental responsibility relates to the rights, duties, powers and responsibilities that a parent has in respect of a child or a third party if they hold parental responsibility for that child.

We can help with all aspects of parental responsibilities and rights. If you'd like to learn more, have a no-obligation talk with our Family Law team.

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Meet the team!

Carol Hawley is the Senior Trust and Estate Practitioner and Head of Department who joined Scott Rowe Solicitors in 1994, working in the Probate/Elderly Client department.

Having qualified as a Trust and Estate Practitioner in 2011, Carol is also a member of Solicitors for the Elderly and, in 2017, obtained the STEP Advanced Certificate in Advising Vulnerable clients.

Carol is constantly looking at ways she can improve her department, and her commitment to a continuous drive towards excellence is reflected in her work for her clients, as Mr T. London put it:

"𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑜𝑙 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠!"

We agree!

You can find out more about the work Carol does and more testimonials from clients here:

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Speed, efficiency, and accuracy - three key factors our clients expect from us, and we aim to overdeliver every time.

Our thanks to Mr L of Exeter for this testimonial.

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At Scott Rowe Solicitors, we recognise a grandparent's important role in a child’s life.

We recognise that a grandparent’s role can vary from family to family. We understand that in some families, the grandparent fulfils the traditional role of a grandparent and, in doing so, provides the child with love, support and the benefits arising from a relationship with wider family members. In some families, however, the grandparent plays a role more similar to that of a parent, caring for a child when a parent is, for whatever reason, perhaps unable to do so.

Sadly, the parent's relationship breakdown can impact the amount of contact the grandparent has with the child or children.

Where necessary, we can also help with Child Arrangement Orders and Special Guardianship Orders.

If you're a grandparent worried about your rights to see and care for your grandchild, get in touch and let us see how we can help.

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Meet the team!

Richard Lewis is a Director here and Head of Property. He joined Scott Rowe in 2007 to undertake his training contract with the firm, qualifying in 2009.

Richard has dealt with thousands of property matters and has enormous experience in all aspects of property, including agricultural, commercial, farm sales, equity release, and partnership matters.

Don't just take our word for it: Mr C Axminster said:

"𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑅𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑑𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑦 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠."

Richard can be contacted through the Lyme Regis office where he is based. Find out more here:
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We don't only help with house purchases and sales in Devon and Dorset; we help clients wherever their properties are!

Robin Brakstad is a Residential Chartered Legal Executive who joined us in April 2018. She manages all aspects of Conveyancing, including Sales and Purchases of Freehold/Leasehold property, First Registrations, Assents, Re-mortgages, and Transfers of Equity.

A big thank you to Mr. Maddox for this testimonial, singling Robin out for her services.

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Some things are just too important to leave to chance and family matters are one of those things.

Whatever your circumstances and stage in life, we can help you plan for the future so that you and your family are taken care of how you would want to be.

✅ Lasting Powers of Attorney - set down your wishes regarding your welfare and/or financial affairs, and allow you to appoint someone to make decisions for you should it become necessary.
✅ Receivership Advice – You may need advice when a family member has lost the mental capacity to manage their financial affairs and they do not have an existing Power of Attorney.
✅ Living Wills – set down your wishes about medical treatment. A Living Will can allay any fears of being over-treated when there is little chance of recovery.
✅ Inheritance Tax Planning – minimise the Inheritance Tax payable on your estate by your beneficiaries.
✅ Trusts – if you are making a Will and have young children, you will probably want to set up a Trust for them so that they can be taken care of if you die while they are still young.
✅ Guardians – If you have young children, you should appoint Guardians to care for them if you die while they are still young.

To discover more about how our lifetime planning solicitors can help you, please make a no-obligation enquiry by either calling us on 01297 32345 or by making an online enquiry.

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