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Blake Lapthorn advises major national and regional clients including the Northmoor Trust on specialist issues such as amalgamating trusts. Practice head Elizabeth Davis recently advised Pilgrim Homes on the acquisition of three care homes. Alison Talbot is ‘committed, responsible and very perceptive’.

The ‘knowledgeable’ team at Henmans LLP specialises in contentious probate and legacy administration, and also advises a number of national charities on property, employment and corporate matters. Angela Bowman’s team recently advised the RSPCA on the validity of a will involving German jurisdiction.

Peter Burnett’s team at IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) has recently taken on the ‘very knowledgeable’ Jo Coleman from Farrer & Co. The ‘modern and efficient’ team acts for clients such as Mercy International and the Teenage Cancer Trust, and advises on fundraising and the establishment of new charities.

Headed by Julian Chadwick, the team at Thomas Eggar LLP advises clients on the creation and registration of charities, governance matters and specialist religious law issues. Clients include St Barnabas Hospice and Chichester Cathedral.

The ‘excellent’ team at asb law LLP advises clients such as the RSPCA, and acts on the registration and creation of charitable trusts, funds and not-for-profit organisations. Practice head Margaret Craton has ‘detailed knowledge and understanding’.

Diane Gill’s ‘experienced’ team at B P Collins LLP shows ‘flair and persistence’ in advising on matters such as the changing of trustees, and sales of land. Key clients include Toc H and South Bucks Hospice.

Simon Palmer’s team at Brachers offers an ‘excellent, professional and client-friendly service’; it advises on the establishment and registration of charities, as well as governance issues. Clients include Realising Another World Foundation.

In 2010 Cripps Harries Hall LLP advised Abbeyfield Mid Sussex on its merger with Abbeyfield and on the charity deregistration of Sovereign Harbour Trust, which involved the creation of a subsidiary community interest company. Team head Peter Scott has ‘a wide range of knowledge and skills’.

Led by Jeremy Passmore, Thomson Snell & Passmore advises on the formation of charities, governance issues and guidance on Charity Commission requirements. Clients include Royal British Legion Industries.

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