Co-op Legal Services has marked its 20 year anniversary this month. Since launching in 2006, the provider of probate and estate administration services has grown to be the largest in England and Wales, dealing with over £3 billion in estates each year.
Caoilionn Hurley, managing director of Co-op Legal Services (pictured), said: “For 20 years, Co-op Legal Services has been committed to making legal support more accessible, affordable and understandable for our clients.
“We’re proud to have helped so many people through some of the most important and challenging moments in their lives, from planning for the future to navigating bereavement, relationship breakdowns and home moves.”
Hurley continued: “I’m really proud of the place Co-op Legal Services has got to and it’s thanks to the expert and compassionate colleagues who work for us now, and the many who have worked for us over the last 20 years. We have a strong, bright future ahead of us and I look forward to what the next 20 years brings.”
Streathers Highgate Solicitors has rebranded as Streathers Daynes Smith following 16 Years of growth. The new name recognises founders Chris Daynes and Sam Smith, who established the firm’s first office in Highgate.
Since then, the business has grown from a small team of four people to over 70 team members across North London.
Chris Daynes, senior partner, said: “When Sam and I opened our doors in Highgate in 2010, our ambition was to combine the excellence of a City practice with the accessibility, personal service and community focus of a local firm.
“Sixteen years later, we have over 70 colleagues across our four North London offices but the ambition remains the same. The name Streathers Daynes Smith recognises the people and values that have shaped the business so far and reflects our confidence in the future.
“We remain committed to delivering trusted legal advice and serving the communities that have supported us throughout our growth.”
Law firm Stone King has launched a bonus scheme to encourage colleague-led innovation. The scheme is designed to support the firm’s strategic objectives, including the ‘One Step Ahead’ focus on innovation, and to empower colleagues to play an active role in shaping the firm’s future success.
The firm has put aside a dedicated fund to reward innovation effort and learning as well as successful results. It embraces the notion of ‘failing forward’, valuing the learning generated from an attempt, even if the idea does not work as intended.
People director at Stone King Sam Cook said: “What matters most is the curiosity, effort and learning involved, not the size of the idea or whether it ultimately succeeds.
“Innovation can include small, thoughtful changes that improve how we work, serve clients, support colleagues or deliver social impact. It might come in the form of a big idea, a new product, service line or new technology and we actively encourage this kind of ambition.”
