1. Which department or departments are responsible for overseeing legal affairs when your council is a party to a legal Hearing e.g. Legal Services, HR? Legal hearings such as those brought against the council – (high court, criminal proceedings), or more internal matters eg. Employment Tribunal
Legal matters are dealt with by the Council’s Legal Services department. Some legal matters such as personal injury claims and claims which would be covered by Public Liability Insurance are dealt with by our insurance provider and their solicitors
Please can you provide the name and contact details of the people overseeing this department(s)?
Legal Services: Jan Shadbolt, County Solicitor. County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 4QD. Tel: 01392 38 3000
Within this department(s), please, can you provide the details of staff who are responsible for day-to-day managing of the following legal areas; Commercial Litigation, Crime, Crime-Fraud, Employment, Intellectual Property, Litigation General.
Commercial Litigation – Carl Hedger, Assistant County Solicitor
Crime – Not applicable unless reported to Trading Standards in which case Carl Hedger, Assistant County Solicitor
Crime-Fraud – Not applicable unless reported to Trading Standards in which case Carl Hedger, Assistant County Solicitor)
Employment – Andrew Yendole, Deputy County Solicitor
Intellectual Property – Not applicable – If a claim for breach of intellectual property was received we would instruct specialist solicitors.
Litigation General – Carl Hedger, Assistant County Solicitor
2. Which department or departments are responsible for managing/supporting staff who are giving evidence at a legal hearing i.e. providing time off to attend court or providing support with training.
Approval for time off to attend court is given by managers in whichever department the claim concerns. As part of its handling of legal issues, the lawyers dealing with claims will advise witnesses of what to expect during a legal hearing.
Please can you provide the name and contact details of the people overseeing this department(s)?
Legal Services: Jan Shadbolt, County Solicitor. County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 4QD. Tel: 01392 38 3000