Charities
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
(0113) 244 6100About
Provided by Wrigleys Solicitors LLP
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Wringleys Solicitors advised the Joseph Rowntree Foundation on funding and investment matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Wrigleys team is very practical in the way it approaches matters and is always proactive to work with. They have been very much a partner to us."
"The Wrigleys lawyers are excellent in their approach, ensuring all stakeholders have complex matters explained to them in a sensitive and productive manner."
"Wrigleys is professional, knowledgeable and well-priced."
"The Wrigleys team is very practical in the way it approaches matters and is always proactive to work with. They have been very much a partner to us."
"The Wrigleys lawyers are excellent in their approach, ensuring all stakeholders have complex matters explained to them in a sensitive and productive manner."
"Wrigleys is professional, knowledgeable and well-priced."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Malcolm's advice has always been very insightful. He has a deep understanding of all regulations."
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.
Nat Johnson is a partner in the firm's charities and social economy team. She advises a broad client base, including religious and educational institutions on the full range of charity law issues.
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.
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.
Ranked Lawyers at
Wrigleys Solicitors LLP
UK-wide
Members
Provided by Wrigleys Solicitors LLP
Chris Billington
Elizabeth Wilson
Head of Department
Sue Greaves