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‘Outstanding in all areas’, Stone King LLP acted for the International Hospital Federation on reorganising working arrangements. Other clients include the Museums Association and the Holburne Museum & Theatre Royal Bath. Michael King heads the team.

Christopher Page’s ‘excellent’ team at Charles Russell LLP assists The Ernest Cook Trust as general legal adviser, and also advises Sue Ryder Care on property matters. Lynda Richards is ‘excellent – absolutely able, thorough and efficient’.

Osborne Clarke’s ‘first-class’ team advised the Book Trust on a proposed merger with a major national trust, and assisted the University of Pretoria with its plans to establish a subsidiary branch in the UK. Other clients include Colston’s Girls’ School. Alexandra Casley and team head Mark Woodward are recommended.

Veale Wasbrough Vizards’ ‘efficient, effective and thorough’ team acted for the London Symphony Orchestra/London Symphony Orchestra Endowment Trust on governance reviews. Clients include Bristol Old Vic, the British Fashion Council, and the University of Bath. Practice head Con Alexander provides ‘clear, concise and accurate’ advice; and the ‘impressive’ Barney Northover and ‘solutions-focused’ Martha Burnige are also recommended.

Wilsons advised the Macfarlane Trust on restructuring the charity and its associated bodies, and advised The Edward Heath Charitable Foundation on the powers of the trustees to dispose of property. Charity legacy work is an important part of the practice. Peter Steer has an ‘excellent manner’, and quickly resolves problems.

Foot Anstey provides ‘excellent, very approachable and responsive service’. The team advised Shelterbox, a Cornish charity, on a wide range of matters, and the Dartington Hall Trust on various commercial, property and pensions issues. Practice head James Evans and Anna Roderick are ‘true specialists and leading lights’ in the region.

Lester Aldridge LLP’s ‘efficient and courteous’ team establishes good rapport and a ‘very rewarding relationship’ with its clients. It assisted British Heart Foundation on an Inheritance Act claim, and acted for the Bridget Espinosa Memorial Trust on the proposed merger of the charity’s London Studio Centre with the University of the Arts, London. Clients value practice head Geoff Trobridge’s ‘thorough, measured approach’.

Shivaji Shiva’s team at Michelmores LLP specialises in offering support to local authorities, arts organisations, education bodies and religious charities. The team delivered a national training programme for the National Association of Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) on contract law for organisations seeking to deliver public services.

Tozers LLP’s ‘very approachable and knowledgeable’ team head Richard King acts for clients including Devon Wildlife Trust, Plymouth Diocesan Trust and Buckfast Abbey Trust, as well as several educational establishments.

Matthew Waters at Bevan Brittan LLP is recommended.

Charmian Leatt is recommended at Bond Pearce LLP.

Nicole Little at TLT LLP is 'responsive, clear and effective'.

Wiggin Osborne Fullerlove's Stephen Pallister is recommended.

Margaret Austen is recommended at Willans LLP.

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