We are a leading Surrey-based provider of legal services to businesses and individuals. We work from offices in Cobham, Dorki ... ng and Godalming in Surrey. Some key facts about Downs: • We have been operating in Dorking since 1836. In recent years, the firm has expanded significantly with a series of acquisitions. • Our commercial clients include a broad range of companies including FTSE and AIM listed companies and private companies. • The firm is accredited by Lexcel. The Law Society has certified that certain standards of practice have been met following rigorous, independent assessment. This accreditation is only awarded to solicitors who meet the highest management and customer care standards. • We are also an accredited member of The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme – the mark of excellence awarded to Firms who meet the highest standards for conveyancing transactions. Our residential property teams have won several awards for the quality of the service they provide, including "Best for Customer Service" in 2015 Property Forum Awards, highly commended in the Regional Firm of the Year, London & The South East category of the LFS Awards 2016 and Best Small Conveyancing Firm of the Year (South) in the 2017 LFS Awards. • Our work for individuals includes market-leading services in wills and probate and in family/divorce work. • Our Employment, Commercial Property and Corporate Recovery teams are listed in the Legal 500 in recognition of the quality of advice and services they provide. Our Employment Team are also ranked in Chambers and Partners. We pride ourselves on our friendliness, attention to detail, quality of advice and desire to provide our clients with the highest levels of client service and communication. read more