Chambers Review
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Charities - London (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Serle Court has an established reputation in the charities market and houses members who have been present in many of the most prominent cases of recent years. Individuals here represent charities in rate relief cases, trustee disputes and appeals against Charity Commission decisions. They are also sought after for advice and representation by both the Attorney General and the Charity Commission. Other areas of interest include tax and trust law matters and judicial reviews. Recent cases handled include Nuffield Health v London Borough of Merton, a seminal case before the Court of Appeal raising what Lord Justice Peter Jackson called a "novel" and "fundamental issue of principle" as to the eligibility of premises owned by multi-site charities for relief from non-domestic rates.
Nicholas Hockney is a practice director at Serle Court.
