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Latest newsNew Corporate Charity for 2009March 13th 2009  Kirby Simcox Solicitors in Bristol, has launched a year of fund raising activity for Survive, the South Gloucestershire and Bristol charity which provides services for women and children suffering from domestic violence and abuse.Kirby Simcox, which has offices in Queen Square in Bristol, Kingswood and Thornbury, asks its staff to nominate a charity for the firm to support every year. This year the unanimous winner was Survive which has been based in Kingswood for over 34 years and which helped over 400 women and children in 2007/8.
Kirby Simcox which has one of the largest specialist family teams in Bristol and South Gloucestershire, has worked closely with Survive for many years. Partner and Head of the Family Team, Jim Gridley (pictured) helped launch the firm’s year of support. He said, “Domestic violence accounts for up to a quarter of all violent crimes and it has more repeat victims that any other crime. Survive is not a huge national charity and consequently our staff across our three offices, felt it is a very worthy local cause. We will aim to raise over £800 through a range of fund raising activities and fun events throughout the year.”
Survive Refuge and Outreach Services Manager Terry Jones (pictured left) said, “We are thrilled that Kirby Simcox has chosen us as their corporate charity for 2009. Sadly, domestic violence and abuse occurs across society and happens in all communities and on every street. Services such as ours together with other statutory and voluntary agencies are vital in helping women, children and young people breakaway from the cycle of abuse and violence. Charitable support such as this is from Kirby Simcox is vital in helping us provide this valuable support in the region.”
Photocaption: “We will Survive” – Kirby Simcox launches its year of support for Survive. Pictured From left to right, Survive Refuge and Outreach Service’s Manager Terry Jones, Kirby Simcox’s Partner and Head of the Family Team Jim Gridley and family lawyers Kirsten Hale and Victoria Williams.
Notes to editors: Survive is a registered charity based in Kingswood, providing services for women and children suffering from domestic violence and abuse. They can be contacted on 0117 961 2999.
Major Office Move In Record TimeJanuary 29th 2009
Kirby Simcox has been based in Bristol since the 1960s. The firm employs approximately 60 people and has additional offices in Kingswood and Thornbury. The lease on the firm’s city centre office, also in Queen Square, was coming to an end. In the first week in December, it became apparent that a move was the only option and a more suitable double fronted property on the other side of Queen Square was found. To secure the move to the new premises meant the whole deal and the move had to be completed by the end of the month. The move involved the relocation of 27 lawyers and administrative staff from the three floors of the old office, the transfer of the legal library, the removal and reinstallation of all office equipment, computer systems and phone lines – and all without too much disruption for clients. “At first we just thought it couldn’t be done, especially as it was so close to Christmas,” said Managing Partner, Amanda Firth. “However, our Facilities Manager, Stuart Ashpole, took a sharp intake of breath and then said, ‘Yes we can do it’. He took over all the arrangements and we all worked together as a team and we were in-situ at 49/50 Queen Square by our end of the month deadline.” She continued, “The success of the move was a testament to the hard work or Stuart and the support of all our staff. However, another key feature, of which we are very proud, was the level of trust Kirby Simcox has clearly generated in its 40+ years operating in Bristol. All our suppliers, from the Property Agents and the Landlord, through to BT and Telewest, trusted our word that the move would happen and they helped to ensure it did. We’d like to say particular thanks to Colliers CRE and Burston Cook for their support.”
She concluded, “The new offices at 49/50 Queen Square offer us a more efficient space as the two, three storey adjacent buildings are fully linked on each floor. We have larger open plan office space for our staff. Our clients also benefit from the larger reception and the additional conference and meeting room areas. What’s more, the space still offers us the potential for expansion
Stephen Lipfriend, head of Colliers CRE Bristol office said: “This was certainly one of the fastest moves I have ever known. In just two weeks the new property was found, inspected and the deal completed and it was just another two weeks before the office was moved and fully working.” Photo caption: Outside the new double fronted Queen Square offices (from left) Facilities Manager Stuart Ashpole, Managing Partner Amanda Firth and Senior Partner Bill Owen.
Pro Bono Hero HonouredNovember 25th 2008
Sara Francis, and nine other solicitors from around the country, were acknowledged as ‘pro bono heroes’ for having freely devoted time and energy to assist people who cannot afford to pay for legal help.
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A family lawyer from Kirby Simcox Solicitors has been named as one of the country’s ‘pro bono heroes,’ at a parliamentary reception held at the House of Commons recently.