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Wrigleys Solicitors LLP

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We are one of the few law firms in the country with dedicated lawyers working exclusively for charity and social enterprise clients.

We specialise in advice for:

  • Charities.​
  • Social enterprises.
  • Other voluntary, community and faith organisations.
  • Schools and other further and higher education establishments.

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Charities - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Wrigleys Solicitors has an established practice offering high-quality advice on a number of issues impacting charities. The firm regularly assists clients with governance issues and the establishment of charities as well as mergers, restructurings, property transactions and social investments. The team acts for a broad range of charitable institutions, including educational bodies, social housing charities, corporate foundations, health trusts and faith-based charities.
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Work Highlights

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  • Wrigleys advised on the merger between Stanbrook Abbey and St Mary's Abbey, a transaction that involved charity and trust law, as well as Roman Catholic canon law.

Strengths

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  • The team has an excellent understanding of our organisation and recognises the nuances of the regulations. They are able to offer insightful and enormously helpful advice.

    Charities respondentUK

  • The team consistently delivers responsive and bespoke legal services, characterised by clear, professional communication and a strong focus on achieving practical outcomes for clients.

    Charities respondentUK

  • The firm has gone out its way over the years to support our work to improve the fiscal environment for charities. We always feel that we matter to Wrigleys.

    Charities respondentUK

  • The professional but friendly manner of the team stands out. Everyone we have worked with genuinely cares about the work they are delivering for their clients. They are subject matter experts.

    Charities respondentUK

  • Wrigleys are always proactive and very commercially minded. Their solutions to issues are all practicable which speeds up the negotiations considerably.

    Charities respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Malcolm Lynch
    Malcolm Lynch

    Malcolm Lynch

    Malcolm Lynch is well-versed in advising charities on social finance and investment issues, governance and safeguarding matters as well as commercial transactions. He has additional experience assisting clients with contentious issues and relations with the Charity Commission.

    • Malcom is top notch. He has a lot of experience on the social enterprise side of things.

      Charities respondentUK
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  • Clare Lawrence
    Clare Lawrence

    Clare Lawrence

    Clare Lawrence is a partner at Wrigleys who handles a range of matters for charities including governance advice and the establishment of charitable foundations. She also assists with mergers and fundraising, as well as in relation to interactions with the Charity Commission.

    • Clare has a good commercial understanding of our needs.

      Charities respondentUK

    • Clare is excellent. A real leader in her field, and brilliant to work with. Calm, reassuring and deeply knowledgeable. A true subject matter expert.

      Charities respondentUK

    • Clare has great knowledge.

      Charities respondentUK
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  • Peter Parker
    Peter Parker

    Peter Parker

    Peter Parker advises charities on a range of matters including merger transactions, incorporations and partnership agreements. He also regularly assists clients with the raising of funds for social investment matters.

    • Peter is fantastic!

      Charities respondentUK

    • Peter has great service delivery.

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  • Joanna Blackman
    Joanna Blackman

    Joanna Blackman

    Joanna Blackman is noted for her broad charities expertise. She is regularly called upon by non-profit clients seeking advice on matters ranging from reguation to mergers.

    • Joanna is a delightful person to deal with and we feel very fortunate that she acts for us.

      Charities respondentUK

    • Joanna has an excellent understanding of our requirements.

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