David Peck
Practice Manager

Joined the firm in November 1998 as Practice Manager after a career with NatWest Bank spanning 34 years.  Proven experience in management and strategic planning whilst dealing with the day to day problems.

Provides full management and administrative support to the Partners for this multi-branch – 7 office – practice taking responsibility for a wide spectrum of duties including Money Laundering Officer.

Manages secretarial and administrative staff ensuring proper conditions of employment including current employment legislation and recognised good practice.  Recruits and maintains an efficient level of staffing including employment of temp support, advertising and overseeing recruitment, provision of employment contracts, appraisals, training, salary reviews, disciplinary procedures, sickness/holiday records and Stakeholder Pension arrangements.

Arranges training for fee earners and renewal of practising Certificates. Controls placement of firm’s advertising with national periodicals and production of support literature, letterheads and brochures.

Oversees and arranges all Insurance requirements of the practice, Professional Indemnity Insurance, all premises related issues including liaising with the firm’s Bankers and Accountants on a range of matters.

Plan, control and supervise ordering of stationery supplies, equipment, furniture and fittings and prepare updates and reports as required.  Initiate and participate in new policies and procedures to aid and improve practice organisation.

Ensure compliance with legislation relating to Health and Safety providing training on health and safety and First Aid/Appointed persons procedures ensuring all accidents are investigated, recorded, reported where necessary and follow up undertaken.