About Ford Simey

The Firm you now know as Ford Simey LLP can trace its roots back more than 250 years to when John Ford established a legal practice in Exeter in 1750. For the first two centuries his practice, like many other great traditional English professions, developed along family lines; largely through his sons and nephews.

However, moving rapidly along the historic timeline to the last 50 years, the Firm has expanded and developed with partners and staff joining from all geographical areas - nationwide and international.

The Ford Simey of today is a result of the fusion of several prominent Exeter Law Firms; business partnerships and marriages that have helped develop Ford Simey into a single, strong, authoritative and flourishing business serving the whole of the westcountry.

Whilst technology and the demands of today's legal business are fast-changing, Ford Simey remains at the forefront as one of Devon's most respected Law Firms. Perhaps surprisingly to some, our business ethic remains the same today as it was back in 1750.

We aim to provide our clients with accurate, reliable and practical legal advice, taking into account individual needs and circumstances. We provide a personal service to our Clients in a competent, courteous and caring manner.

Ford Simey's current management team are:

David Williams was appointed Managing Partner of Ford Simey in April 2004. David joined Ford Simey in 1982 and has been a partner for 24 years. Prior to his appointment, he specialised in Family, Criminal and Personal Injury Litigation Since his appointment, the firm has opened a new office in Honiton; diversified and developed new areas of expertise; has relocated from two city centre offices into what is acknowledged as being the most prestigious office space in Exeter; has converted the Ford Simey partnership into Ford Simey LLP and has overseen the re branding of the firms previous well known logo into a style commensurate with 21st Century.

Miriam Saxl joined Ford Simey in 1990. She was appointed a Partner in 1994 and took up the position of Client Care Partner in June 2002. Client Care is an increasingly important role in a modern solicitors’ practice. Where possible, Miriam’s aim is to ensure that all Ford Simey’s clients are provided with a quality of service which exceeds their expectations. Achieving and maintaining excellence in Client Care is an on-going commitment. Accordingly, in October 2006, Miriam oversaw Ford Simey’s application for and accreditation to LEXCEL, the Law Society's practice management quality mark. LEXCEL accreditation gives clients extra peace of mind and the assurance that the Firm is well managed and delivers best practice to ensure a quality service.

Sonia Nye joined Ford Simey in 1992 as PA to the Managing Partner. Since then she has progressed within the firm to become the Practice Manager. Through her wide skill base she actively supports and helps develop the practice on a day-to-day basis. Sonia ensures the smooth running of all of Ford Simey's busy high street practice locations. She has responsibility for a wide variety of tasks from HR and Marketing through to Property and Facilities Management and she also oversees the Accounts, Admin and IT Teams.

Ford Simey offices:

EXETER		EXMOUTH		HONITON		SIDMOUTH
The Senate Southernhay Gardens Exeter EX1 1UG Telephone: 01392 274126		17 High Street Exmouth EX8 1NR Telephone: 01395 272241		118 High Street Honiton EX14 1JP Telephone: 01404 540020		30 High Street Sidmouth EX10 8EA Telephone: 01395 577061

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