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Browne Jacobson LLP’s practice head William Colacicchi takes the lead on charity mergers, governance matters, and constitutional reviews. The team advises national organisations such as Natural England as well as regional charities Wyggestons Hospital and Portland College. The firm also provides training for schools and academies.

Valued for its ‘quick, professional and friendly service’, Hewitsons LLP is a name in the market for charity mergers and restructurings. Chris Knight is ‘proficient’, and ‘explains complex matters in layman’s terms’.

Freeth Cartwright LLP is valued for its commercial approach in advising not-for-profit organisations, and its ‘knowledge level is akin to London firms’. Mark Keeley is recommended.

Nelsons Solicitors Limited’s practice is headed by James Coningsby. The group acts for over 70 charities, in organisation, governance, property, and restructuring matters. One highlight saw the firm advise the Latvian National Council on secured lending to a charity.

Robinsons is active in advising religious, welfare and housing charities.

Rothera Dowson advises the Southwell Diocesan Board of Finance, as well as local charities and charitable trusts. Jeremy Allen is the key contact.

At Geldards LLP, corporate specialist Debra Martin carries out charities work for clients such as The English-Speaking Union.

Harvey Ingram LLP has been handling a number of instructions arising out of recent changes to the Charities Act 2006.

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