Posted on 11th Oct
Professor Veronica Moraa Pickering, Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, visited Tallents Solicitors in Newark to commemorate the firm’s 250th anniversary.
This visit highlights the firm’s long-standing commitment to providing exceptional legal services to its clients since its founding in January 1774 by Philip Tallents.
Lord-Lieutenant Professor Pickering was greeted by Alistair Millar, senior partner at Tallents, alongside other partners and retired senior partners.
Also in attendance was the Mayor of Newark, Coun Diane Ledger, and Newark town clerk, Matthew Gleadell.
Dr Richard Gaunt, a historian with extensive knowledge of Tallents’ legacy, also joined the commemoration and gave a speech, detailing the role and importance of Tallents Solicitors in the history of Newark and across Nottinghamshire.
Professor Pickering met staff and viewed significant historical documents that chronicle the firm’s storied history. The visit culminated with the signing of commemorative documents.
Alistair said: “It is a privilege to be senior partner at this momentous point in the firm’s long legal history. Since 1774, Tallents Solicitors has been a strong beacon for the local community and we hope to continue serving the people of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire for many more years to come.”
Professor Pickering added: “It has been interesting to learn more about the history of the firm and to peruse some of the firm’s historical documents. It has given me a real insight into how the firm has grown over the decades. I hope that it will continue with its legal successes for another 250 years.”
Tallents Solicitors, founded by Philip Tallents in 1774, has seen five generations of the Tallents family contribute to its growth and success.
