Virginia Henley > HCR Hewitsons > Central England, England > Lawyer Profile

At HCR Hewitsons, Virginia Henley takes the lead on all charity law issues; from initial registration to mergers and assistance withincident reporting. The practice has a history acting for almshouse charities, education providers and Oxbridge Colleges. Henley continues to be instructed on charity governance, commercial arrangements, fundraising and charity law compliance.

Virginia Henley leads the practice at HCR Hewitsons, which advises a broad variety of charities on the full range of issues. Clients include not-for-profit organisations, community interest companies as well as registered societies. Other areas of expertise include advising many almshouse charities, and the group continues to act as a trusted adviser to various schools and Oxbridge colleges. Denise Wilkinson and her team also advise many major landowning charities in England and Wales.

The cross-office education and charities practice at HCR Hewitsons is regarded as being ‘very good at applying the charity regulations and understanding the aims and aspirations that clients hold’. Practice head Virginia Henley works from both Central England and Cambridge, the latter is also the base of agriculture and estates partner Denise Wilkinson, who is ‘exceptional in her range of knowledge and provides clear and reasoned advice’. Employment partner Elizabeth Swinburn is also active for charity clients. Susanne Hinde departed for Howes Percival LLP in April 2023.