Miller Parris Offer Continuing Support to Local Fund

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Miller Parris Solicitors were delighted to once again donate £1,000 to the Worthing and Adur Fund.

Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce developed the Worthing and Adur Fund for the local area in 2011, in partnership with Sussex Community Foundation, a charity that develops and supports local giving.

The Chamber has worked with the Foundation to promote this permanent fund which, as it grows, will provide grants from the income it earns for charities and community groups, for years to come.

A number of local individuals and businesses became Founder Donors giving a minimum of £1,000 which provided the seed donations to establish the core endowment fund, and since then many more local businesses have contributed to ensure the continuing success of this worthwhile project.

Recently a total of £3,838 was awarded between the following local groups;
Superstar Arts CIC, Maybridge Keystone Club, Heene Community Association, The Friends of Oak Grove College, Cruse Bereavement Care, Electric Storm Youth and CircusSeen.

Mike Metters, of Miller Parris commented “We are really proud to continue to be involved with the Worthing and Adur Fund. It is a real pleasure to see so many local organisations and community groups being able to benefit from the charity.”

Please click on the following link which shows how the fund has benefitted Superstar Arts CIC
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL5MR3R4uZQ&feature=youtu.be

Vicky Bates Joins as Partner

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Miller Parris Solicitors are delighted to confirm that Vicky Bates will join them as partner as of May 1st 2016.

Vicky, who started with the Broadwater based firm in November 2014, will lead the Business Client department and will continue to work on a wide range of commercial matters.

A property solicitor with over 10 years experience working in the City of London, Vicky has a wide range of knowledge and expertise in all aspects of commercial property including investment acquisitions and disposals and lettings and management work. Vicky is also able to advise on the acquisition and disposal of small businesses and their property related matters.

Vicky said ““I’m really proud to be offered a partnership in a firm which I have found not only has a great reputation for its high quality of advice and service but which is also devoted to providing a high level of client care. It is a very pleasant environment to work in and I hope to use my experience and skills to add value and enhance the firm’s ongoing success.”

Mike Metters commented “Vicky has already shown herself to be a huge asset to our team with her commercial property experience and friendly and approachable manner and we are delighted that she has accepted a partnership with us. We look forward to her input in continuing the growth of the business and ensuring that our clients remain our priority in everything we do”.

In addition to dealing with commercial property matters, Vicky also regularly acts on residential property acquisitions and disposals.

For further information please contact Vicky at vickydance@millerparris.co.uk

Miller Parris Supports Children’s Parade

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This Saturday 13th June welcomes Worthing’s Children Parade to the town.

Worthing Children’s parade is a dynamic day of music, dance and creative arts. It starts on Worthing seafront and snakes its way around the town centre with infectious samba music. The parade finishes in Steyne Gardens and the children are welcomed by the Mayor of Worthing and a fabulous charity fair organised by the Smiles Foundation, with entertainment for all the family from 10am until 2pm.

This is a wonderful event that is well attended every year, the atmosphere is infectious and it’s a fantastic opportunity for the community to celebrate the achievements of our local school children.

Miller Parris are pleased to be supporting The Smiles Foundation at this event and donating to this worthy cause.

For more information on their work please see www.thesmilesfoundation.org.

Valerie’s Retirement

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Over 60 guests joined Senior Partner Valerie Voakes at her recent retirement party.

After graduating from Leicester University with a law degree Valerie joined Miller Parris in 1987. Valerie then became a partner in 1989, specialising in commercial and residential property and business matters. Valerie has led the Business Client department for many years and after more than 25 years with the firm is now looking forward to her retirement.

Valerie intends to spend her time travelling, playing golf, skiing and sailing and will remain as a consultant to Miller Parris.

Client Questionnaire Report – April 2015

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We were pleased to receive so many thoughtful and appreciated replies to the recent Client Satisfaction survey that we sent out in April.

Here’s just a few of the many replies:

“I am extremely happy with the service received over the past 8 months, from all the people I have had dealings with. I would recommend (Miller Parris) because of their efficiency in getting matters dealt with quickly.”

“I have recommended your excellent efficient friendly service”.

“Excellent service and I will use your services again and would recommend Miller Parris to anyone”.

“Thank you for your help over the past year”.

“Excellent service”.

Thank you to all of those who replied.

The Great Miller Parris Bake Off

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Local Law firm Miller Parris hosted their very own ‘Great British Bake Off’ on Friday 13th in support of Comic Relief.

Staff baked at home and then brought in their goodies to sell to their colleagues to raise money to support Red Nose Day. Treats donated included cupcakes, lemon drizzle cakes, gingerbread and even Cornish pasties which added spice to the day. Judges awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes before the treats were sold.

Organiser Janet Richardson said “We held a Bake Off last year and it was really successful, this year we doubled our efforts and have more than doubled the amount we were able to donate as a firm to such a worthwhile charity”.

The Miller Parris team also held an E-bay style Auction of donated goods on the day along with an Easter Egg Hunt, count the Jelly Beans in the jar and a Spot the Ball Competition.

Mike Metters, Partner, added, “It was great to see the staff coming together to support Red Nose Day, especially with the amount of organisation involved. We’re sure everyone had a great fun day with the added bonus of raising around £800 for Comic Relief.”

Miller Parris Welcomes New Solicitor

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Miller Parris are pleased to welcome solicitor, Vicky Bates, to their team. Vicky, who joined in November 2014 will be working in the Business Client department and advising on a wide range of commercial matters.

Vicky is a property solicitor with over 10 years’ experience working in the City of London and has a wide range of knowledge and expertise in all aspects of commercial property including investment acquisitions and disposals, lettings and management work, having acted for both landlords and tenants in the retail, office and industrial sectors.

Vicky also has experience of acting for developers and landowners in relation to site acquisitions and disposals and can provide advice on such matters including conditional contracts, overage agreements and options.

In addition to dealing with commercial property matters, Vicky also regularly acts on residential property acquisitions and disposals.

Vicky can also advise in relation to the acquisition and disposal of small businesses and their property related matters.

Miller Parris Sponsors Tide of Light

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Miller Parris is a proud sponsor of Worthing’s local event, Tide of Light.

Worthing Lion’s Lantern Parade and Firework Festival is back for its 2nd year and will be a great event for all the family.

With a Magical Lantern Parade, night market, street food and funfair all culminating with Firework’s from the Pier at 8pm, the event this Wednesday will raise important funds for Worthing Lions Club.

Miller Parris are delighted to be involved.

For more information go to www.tideoflight.co.uk or www.worthinglions.co.uk or follow the event on Facebook tideoflight.

Miller Parris Solicitors Supports Samaritans Walk

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Miller Parris Solicitors are supporting the Samaritans Walk in Worthing on Saturday 14th June 2014.

Serious walkers, casual strollers and families are welcome on this annual Samaritans National Walk.
Join volunteers for a journey through the stunning landscapes of the South Downs National Park and raise money to help people who are struggling emotionally.

Three walks are available on the day:
• South Downs Challenge – 30 miles
• Sussex Challenge – 16 miles
• Community Walk – 3 miles.

For more information and to pre-book entry please go to www.samaritans.org/nationalwalk, or email on walk2014@worthingsams.org.uk

Miller Parris Solicitors Support Local Fund

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Miller Parris Solicitors, based in Broadwater, Worthing, recently donated £1,000 to the Worthing and Adur Fund.

The fund was set up in 2011 in partnership with Worthing and Adur Chamber of Commerce and is supported by local people and businesses keen to help build a permanent endowment fund, which will support local charities and community groups now and in the future.

Mike Metters, Partner of Miller Parris said “We are delighted to be able to donate to this worthwhile fund. As our business grows we are pleased to be able to support the community that we are part of. The Worthing and Adur Fund has already been able to make such a difference to so many local groups that we are proud to be associated with it.”

Karen Simporis Chairperson of the Fund also commented “The Worthing and Adur Fund is thrilled to receive Miller Parris’s donation which has helped boost the fund to over £67,000. We’ve used the interest from the investment to give over £3,000 to local charities and voluntary groups this year such as lSailability in Shoreham which is sailing for disabled groups. We look forward to growing the fund much more and will have another round of grants available in October.”