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 38 years

Practice Areas

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

5.0/5 236 Client Reviews 236
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 0%
  • Commercial Property 7%
  • Housing & Property 92%
  • Agriculture 0%
236 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Stephen Pryor Nicola Shelmerdine
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January 15, 2025 20250115114356

Residential Property

5

The service throughout was efficient timely clear and effective. We felt well supported all through the purchase conveyance. The complexities of the documents were explained lucidly

Lawyer named in this review: Vernon Clarke

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Anonymous
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January 15, 2025 20250115113532

Residential Property

5

A very efficient and proactive approach.

Lawyer named in this review: Vernon Clarke

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January 15, 2025 20250115113117

Property purchase

5

A very efficient and professional service, with prompt and proactive advice.

Lawyer named in this review: Vernon Clarke

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Steve M
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January 11, 2025 20250111095005

Excellent conveyancing experience with Tozers

5

We found the service with Vernon and Laura to be excellent. They work really well together, were very approachable and gave great advice and guidance. Critically they were fast to respond to everything through the process and keep the other parties to task, resulting in us meeting our target timelines (which were short!). We would highly recommend them.

Lawyer named in this review: Vernon Clarke

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Stephen John
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January 08, 2025 20250108171444

Purchase of Property

5

Excellent, speedy, accurate, detailed, trustworthy, professional, clear.

Lawyer named in this review: Vernon Clarke

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Anonymous
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December 08, 2024 20241208092308

Residential Property

5

Great service. Very prompt and professional

Lawyer named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 12 December, 2024

Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you received prompt and professional service. It’s our goal to always deliver the best experience, and we truly appreciate your feedback.

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David Metcalfe
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Collected whilst working at Tozers LLP
November 29, 2024 20241129221102

Residential Property

5

Vernon, Laura and the team provided excellent service on our house sale. They were attentive, provided valuable advice throughout, and dealt with all issues swiftly and efficiently. Highly recommended

Lawyer named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 12 December, 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with Vernon, Laura, and the team. It’s always our goal to provide attentive and efficient service, and we’re glad we could assist you throughout the process. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your trust. If you need any further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Jacob
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October 26, 2024 20241026191900

Commercial Property

5

Excellent service as always. A relatively complex transaction made much easier by knowing your interests are looked after and due diligence done to a very high standard

Lawyer named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 04 November, 2024

We truly appreciate the time you took to share such a positive review with us. Thank you very much!

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Michael John
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Collected whilst working at Tozers LLP
October 22, 2024 20241022172802

Conveyancing for sale of London flat

5

Professional, approachable, experienced. Resolved issues effectively and without fuss. No negatives whatsoever.

Lawyer named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 04 November, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. Your feedback is truly valued.

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Chris and Julie
Chris and Julie Added 3 months ago Report to admin
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October 09, 2024 20241009102958

Residential Property

4

Vernon was very attentive and responded to emails and queries more quickly than we have experienced from other solicitors in the past. He always made his points clear and concise and never over complicated things.

Lawyer named in this review: Vernon Clarke

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 04 November, 2024

Thank you for your review Chris and Julie. We are so happy to hear of your experience working with Vernon. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent service, and it is truly rewarding to know that our efforts have made a difference.

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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

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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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