Park Lawyers Celebrate National Award

Specialist lawyers to the holiday park sector, Tozers has clinched the Team of the Year accolade in the annual search by LawNet for lawyers delivering exceptional performance to their clients. The award judges recognised Tozers as having established an enviable reputation in their specialism which greatly benefits both the British Holiday & Homes Parks Association and its park members. The Exeter-based practice was among the 70 UK law firms competing for honours given each year by LawNet, the national consortium of leading independent legal practitioners. Tozers’ top team accolade came after an in-depth analysis of the scope of support and commitment it has provided to BH&HPA and its 3,000 member-parks. At a national level, judges said, the firm’s park team played a hugely important role in assisting the lobbying activity of BH&HPA when addressing laws affecting park businesses. Park owners are also able to access the expertise of the practice’s park specialists in a number of ways, including a telephone helpline to assist with legal issues and queries.

The firm additionally provides detailed guidance on park-related laws via the BH&HPA Journal, and team members regularly speak at industry conferences, branch meetings, and other events. Tozers can trace the practice’s roots in Devon back to 1785, and today employs around 170 staff at its Exeter headquarters and area offices around the county. Paul Kelly, head of the parks team and managing partner at Tozers, said the award reflected the commitment of his colleagues to supporting a dynamic and highly regarded industry. The team’s determination to achieve the best possible outcomes for BH&HPA and park businesses, said Paul, was a strength in which the whole firm could take pride. National Chairman of BH&HPA, Andrew Baragwanath, paid tribute to the knowledge and sound advice which Tozers brings to the holiday and residential parks sector: “This is a very well deserved award for a dedicated team of professionals who have made it their job to fully understand our industry, and to serve our best interests,” he said. Andrew added: “They have a thorough grasp of the myriad different laws and regulations which impact on parks, and the implications these have for business owners and the sector as a whole.”