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Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP’s team ‘displays an excellent understanding of third sector clients’ needs’. The firm has a longstanding reputation in acting for faith-based charities. It acted for Turning Point in the establishment of a health and wellbeing centre, and Locality in a community asset transfer. Practice head Romaine Thompson is a leading figure, and senior associate is David Alcock valued for his '"can-do" attitude'.

Cobbetts LLP has a strong client base of educational, religious and large national charities. It advised the New Zealand High Commission on the establishment of a charity to relieve the community of Christchurch and the Canterbury region following the 2011 earthquake. Director Anne Holmes is ‘very knowledgeable’, and associate Penelope Byatt ‘highly efficient’.

Mills & Reeve LLP’s roster of clients includes the British Council and West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust. The ‘helpful and knowledgeable’ Gary Barber heads the team, which has considerable health and educational expertise.

SGH Martineau LLP’s multi-disciplinary team has particular expertise in advising educational institutions. Clients include King Henry VIII Endowed Foundation, Christian Vision, and new gain Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. Lesley Davis and David Allison are recommended.

Wright Hassall LLP’s Mark Lewis has a well-established reputation, and provides ‘sound advice’. Active clients include Henry Doubleday Research Association and The Myton Hospice.

Ansons LLP has been providing property support to St Giles Hospice shops, and advised on the setting up of a number of incorporated and unincorporated charities. Simon James is a primary contact.

Band Hatton LLP acts for some charities in the education sector, and for Sir Thomas White’s Charity, a major local general charity. Haydn Jones is a primary contact.

FBC Manby Bowdler LLP continues to advise a Diocesan Board of Finance and a Diocesan Trust on a range of issues, and acts for a number of local independent school charities. Stuart Rea is the key contact.

Knights solicitors llp is experienced in advising trustees on the day-to-day administration of their organisations. Key clients include Arch North Staffs. Solicitor Jenny Hampson is the main contact.

Pinsent Masons LLP advises various universities, government departments and regional agencies. It also assists commercial clients involved in charity-linked projects. The ‘excellent’ Janet Hoskin heads the team out of Leeds.

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