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Wrigleys’ ‘efficient’ team provides an ‘impressive level of service’, acting for NGOs, universities and arts groups. Practice head Malcolm Lynch brings ‘innovative solutions’ to governance and complex structural issues, while property specialist Chris Billington has strong ties with several trusts schools. Sylvie Nunn recently advised international client GAVI Alliance on a UK venture. The National Council for Voluntary Organisations is also a client.

Addleshaw Goddard LLP advises charitable trusts, amateur sports associations, and charitable funds on registration, M&A and tax structures. Private capital specialist Pervinder Kaur heads the group, and Paul Howell regularly advises on Charity Commission investigations.

Gordons LLP has recently recruited Ros Harwood from Dickinson Dees LLP’s York office. She is a leading charities lawyer with a strong reputation for advice to national charities on structural issues, governance and trustee matters.

McCormicks represents sports, education and religious organisations. Managing partner Peter McCormick advises the FA Premier League on charity-related issues, and Richard Crabb recently advised Harrogate International Festivals on brand management issues. Other notable clients include The War Memorials Trust.

Pinsent Masons LLP has ‘excellent client relationships’ and ‘in-depth sector knowledge’. It regularly advises universities and third parties linked to charitable organisations on trusts and public benefit matters.Group head Janet Hoskin has ‘extensive expertise in the field’.

Rollits LLP’s Gerry Morrison and his team provide ‘excellent levels of service’, and ‘timely’ advice. The group advises regional charities and exempt organisations on trusts and regulatory matters. It recently acted for Goodwin Development Trust on a social enterprise project, and for Hull College on the creation of a multi-academy trust.

Irwin Mitchell is noted for its ‘business acumen’, ‘responsiveness’, and ‘industry knowledge’. The group advises Yorkshire-based leisure, arts and medical charities on matters such as state aid and property transactions, and is led by the ‘experienced’ Michael Longden.

The ‘friendly’ and ‘efficient’ team at Lupton Fawcett LLP has ‘strong knowledge of the charities sector’. The ‘excellent’ Duncan Milwain heads the practice, and specialises in structuring new social enterprises such as Community Interest Companies. Key clients of the group include Lyvennet and St George’s Crypt.

Andrew Jackson is noted for its ‘strength in depth’, and ‘first-class response times’. Kevin Webster assists regional charities with incorporation, property transactions and general commercial activities.

Denison Till’s Lionel Lennox is experienced in ecclesiastical law, and counts the Archbishop of York as a client. David Grice advises on property issues relating to church land.

Hempsons’ team is ‘very competent’ and ‘reactive’, with a ‘depth of specialist knowledge and experience’ in the third sector. Heart Research UK and BTCV are key clients. Catherine Rustomji displays ‘commendable clarity of vision’.

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