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Solicitor scoops Plymouth Law Society top accolade


The Paramount team volunteering at the festival


Fundraising at Fishstock Festival


In September, after weeks of preparation and planning for all weathers, a handful of Paramount volunteers set up a stall at the Fishstock Festival in Brixham. Selling Jack Sprats, Fish &


Chip Shop Bites and Mac ‘n’ Cheese croquette, Paramount donated 100% of the proceeds of the day’s work to the Fishermen’s Mission. Paramount raised £886 on


the day - an amazing amount which was later topped up to £1,000 by the company. Fishermen are intrinsically


linked to Paramount’s work, as they face they face the danger, difficulty and poverty the industry often brings and the Fishermen’s Mission was an obvious choice for Paramount to support. The Fishermen’s Mission offers financial, pastoral and spiritual support as well as a vital emergency response service.


For more information see www.paramount21.co.uk


Employment solicitor and associate of GA Solicitors, Robert Zacal, has been named as Plymouth Law Society’s Young Lawyer of the Year 2017. The coveted award recognises


any legal professional who has been practising for less than ten years and has made a significant contribution to both their organisation and the local community. The award was presented at the Law Society’s annual black-tie dinner on Friday 6 October. Robert secured


‘I have very


this recognition following his dedication of time and effort into helping teens around the city understand the importance of developing business skills and entrepreneurship. He has been a board member of Young Enterprise Plymouth for more than 18 months and was voted in as chair in July 2016. Since then he has worked closely with children aged 16-18 from a variety of secondary schools across Plymouth, providing support and guidance as part of Young Enterprise’s Company Programme. Stephen Ramsden, managing


much enjoyed my work with Young Enterprise and


found it to be very rewarding’


Law Society. We have no doubt that Rob has an incredibly bright future ahead.” Robert Zacal said: “It was a real


partner of GA Solicitors, commented: “Rob is an integral part of the GA team and is a very capable solicitor and a dedicated individual. He was promoted to associate in July and we are so pleased to see his work with Young Enterprise recognised by Plymouth


honour to be recognised by Plymouth Law Society and acknowledged at an event surrounded by my peers. I have very much enjoyed my work with Young Enterprise and found it to be very rewarding. I also hugely enjoy my role as an employment solicitor


and to know I have had an impact in a firm as established as GA makes me feel incredibly proud.” Robert joined GA Solicitors in


2014 as a solicitor and was promoted to associate in July 2017. He advises employers and senior employees across the region on a wide range of employment issues.


Visit: www.GAsolicitors.com Glittering gala ball raises hospice funds


In October, family jewellers Drakes held their third Diamond Gala Ball at the Crowne Plaza, Plymouth in aid of well-known charity, St Luke’s Hospice. The team at Drakes was thrilled when it raised the phenomenal sum of £15,600. Over 330 guests attended and enjoyed a wonderful evening hosted by


David Fitzgerald. Guests enjoyed canapés, a two-course meal and were invited to take part in the Stand for a Grand Competition, where lucky winner Carole Roberts won an incredible £1,000 in cash to take home. The charity raffle and a live, silent auction offered fantastic prizes including a Vi-Spring Bed worth up to £5,000, an evening with local Chef Ben cooking for eight people, two sets of executive tickets for Manchester United and a BMW i8 for the weekend - which Ocean BMW donated three- times over when three guests were relentlessly trying to outbid each other. Monique Hirshman, Drakes’ director and organiser of the Diamond Gala


said: “I am absolutely thrilled that we have raised such a fantastic amount for St. Luke’s Hospice. This is a cause very close to all of our hearts and we hope this money will go a long way in supporting the incredible work they carry out within our local community.” St Luke’s provides specialist advice and support to people with


progressive life-limiting illnesses in Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall.


6 Chamber Profile November/December 2017 The Hirshmans - Keeping it in the family


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