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Charities tell us that they want a law firm that provides pragmatic and commercially focused legal support for their trustees and senior management teams to help them deliver the best outcomes for their beneficiaries.
Our experienced team of charity lawyers is always on hand to provide practical solutions to problems and to give the confidence to react positively to opportunities.
We have a large team of sector specialist lawyers carrying out a wide range of work for a diverse range of clients, much of which is complex and sensitive. Our charities team is one of the largest outside London, although our clients are based throughout the UK and overseas. Within the wider charity sector, we specialise in advising charities involved with faith healthcare, the arts and education. We also specialise in advising public sector bodies such as local authorities on charity law and charity trusteeship.
We are trusted legal advisers to a great many charity trustees and senior managers, who rely on our charity law expertise and our 24/7 support. Every client relationship is managed by a partner who commits to knowing your charity's unique culture and is supported by a team of specialist charity lawyers who all have a genuine passion for charities and what they do.
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VWV continued to support the Royal College of Surgeons of England with an ongoing programme of constitutional change.
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They are remarkably easy to communicate with, being very articulate both in legalese and in lay terms. They are very quick to respond and take great effort in understanding the brief on each case.
VWV has superb sector expertise, personable relationship management, quick response times from senior team members and great flexibility on technically complex commissions.
The Charity team is coordinated across practice areas and worked seamlessly to consider the legal and regulatory approach. Communication is clear, precise and timely.
The Charities team have a robust and deep understanding of the charity sector and tailor their advice to your individual context. It is helpful, meaningful and understandable.
VWV have a long and well established charity team, with strength in depth. Their specialist knowledge and experience of charity law sets them apart from others.
They are remarkably easy to communicate with, being very articulate both in legalese and in lay terms. They are very quick to respond and take great effort in understanding the brief on each case.
VWV has superb sector expertise, personable relationship management, quick response times from senior team members and great flexibility on technically complex commissions.
The Charity team is coordinated across practice areas and worked seamlessly to consider the legal and regulatory approach. Communication is clear, precise and timely.
The Charities team have a robust and deep understanding of the charity sector and tailor their advice to your individual context. It is helpful, meaningful and understandable.
VWV have a long and well established charity team, with strength in depth. Their specialist knowledge and experience of charity law sets them apart from others.
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Con's expertise in complex areas of Charity Law is second to none and he has delivered excellent advice that is both technically superb and commercially realistic.
Con Alexander is strong in every area. His knowledge and his advice are both formidable and reassuring. Cool under pressure, but always unfailingly on the right side of the smart deal.
Con is experienced with a clear and sensitive understanding of all the issues, and their impact beyond the charity.
Con is always available and responsive, including outside of 'office hours' when needed.
Con Alexander is an outstanding charity lawyer. An absolute fount of knowledge.
Shivaji is incredibly helpful. He is also a legend to articulate his work very clearly and succinctly to our Board. A pleasure to work with.
Shivaji Shiva is excellent!
Rachel Tonkin focuses her practice on providing in-depth advice to Charities and not-for-profit organisations on charity law and governance issues. She has experience of advising on such matters as charter development and constitutional change programmes.
Rachel has great specialist knowledge, is methodical and clear-headed and a pleasure to work with. She has provided well informed advice making decision making and planning smoother for my team.
Rachel consistently delivers a high standard of service marked by responsiveness, clarity, and reliability.
Rachel Tonkin went above and beyond to make herself available at all times.
Laura Chesham is an up-and-coming partner who is regularly called upon to advise charities on restructuring, merger and grant related matters. She has a particular interest in working with faith organisations.
Laura brings a great depth of wisdom and expertise to help navigate complex governance questions and ensures the charity is positioned well for success.
Laura is our lead partner. Her client focus is second to none and as well as her own excellence in Charity and Ecclesiastical Law she is our main gateway to the wider firm's expertise.
Bristol-based Leila Goodarzi is a partner in the VWV legacy protection team. She is skilled in advising high profile clients on a variety of legacy dispute issues.
Leila is very approachable and engaging.
I have really valued and enjoyed my interactions with Leila. She's very 'human' in her approach, supportive and well versed.
Leila is always responsive and articulate, and takes pains to understand the brief.
Leila is super friendly, very approachable, very willing to answer all our questions. She is open and explains things really well.
Leila is very personable and has a good grasp of her field of expertise.
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Andrew Wherrett
Chloe Brunton
Head of Department
Emma-Jane Dalley
Laura Chesham
Paul Voller
Rachel Tonkin
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Diocese of Gloucester
Diocese of Truro
Harpur Trust
King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham
Malvern Hills Trust
Royal College of Surgeons
Society and College of Radiographers
Soil Association
University of Bristol
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