Leading commercial law firm Clarke Willmott has just become an official Business Partner to the Somerset Chamber of Commerce.

The firm, one of the Chamber of Commerce’s longest standing members, has a large office in Taunton and is a long-term supporter of the Chamber’s activities including sponsoring the popular Charity of the Year category at the annual Somerset Business Awards for the last six years.

As a Business Partner to the Somerset Chamber of Commerce Clarke Willmott will benefit from a unique working relationship at the heart of the business community, with unrivalled opportunities to engage with business and influence policy at local, regional and national level.

Chamber Business Partners are a leading example of their industry sector and are positioned as the authoritative voice within their areas of operation.

Chris Thorne, Partner and Head of Taunton office, commented:

“We are delighted to enter into a new partnership with the Somerset Chamber of Commerce, promoting business interests across and beyond our region.

“Providing an overarching voice for the business community throughout the county is increasingly important, ensuring that local businesses are in prime position to take advantage of the many new opportunities which arise within Somerset.”

He added:

“As the leading law firm in the county it is fitting that we should support an organisation which helps advise, support and promote not only our business clients but many other businesses throughout Somerset.”

Alistair Tudor, Operations Manager of Somerset Chamber, said:

“We’ve had a long relationship with the team at Clarke Willmott and it’s great to be able welcome them as Business Partners.

“The firm has always strongly supported our activities as a Chamber and their passion for supporting the Somerset business community matches our own.”