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Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP’s clients receive ‘high-quality and specific advice from a team that understands the needs of charities’. The group advised the Children’s University Trust on a range of IP, contractual and constitutional issues. Romaine Thompson is recommended.

Cobbetts LLP’s ‘work is timely, accurate and well presented’. The group counts the Royal Agricultural Society of England and the MS Society as clients. Keith Mills heads the team.

Martineau’s David Allison advised the University of Gloucester Students’ Union on the requirements to register as a charity, and acted for Nurture Cumbria on establishing a trading subsidiary.

Mills & Reeve LLP acts for Sunfield Children’s Homes and Birmingham Children’s Hospital, which the group recently advised in relation to trustees’ responsibilities. Gary Barber leads the team.

Wright Hassall LLP’s team’s ‘attention to detail is always excellent and the advice always correct’. The group acts for Castel Froma and Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. Clients have ‘full confidence’ in Mark Lewis’ advice.

Ansons LLP advised St Giles Hospice Shops on lease renewals, relocations and shop openings. Simon James leads the team.

Haydn Jones’ team at Band Hatton LLP acts for charities in the education sector, and a number of local charities, on matters ranging from registration and formation to winding up.

FBC Manby Bowdler LLP acts for Vivat Trust and St Leonard’s Church, and advised The Edge Arts Charity on the formation of the charity. Stuart Rea is the key contact.

The service provided by Knights solicitors LLP is ‘highly satisfactory; advice is reliable and accurate’. The group advised North Staffs Heart Committee on a possible merger and collaborative working with an NHS charity. Solicitor Jenny Hampson leads the team.

Pinsent Masons LLP proves ‘a huge asset in all aspects of business’. Janet Hoskin’s team recently advised a China-based international school on setting up a business school as a charity in the UK.

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