The ‘very strong and knowledgeable team’ at Lee Bolton Monier-Williams acts for international aid organisations, faith-based organisations, churches, schools and housing associations. Other key clients include almshouses, social enterprises, as well as art and cultural organisations, and medical charities. Khalid Sofi is lauded for his ‘calm confidence’; he is recognised for his advice to charities linked with Muslim, Sikh, Hindu and the Buddhist communities. Ian Blaney specialises in matters involving the overlap between charity, education and church law, and Howard Dellar and Michael Anderson are both well regarded.
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- ‘The level of personal service which I receive is excellent. Ian Blaney is quick to respond, willing to go the extra mile and is extremely knowledgeable.’
‘They specialise in Charity law. It is easy to communicate with them. Getting to partners is easy. Mr Khalid Sofi was very easy to deal with.'
‘The practice has taken great care in its attention to clients, and understanding our needs in the best possible way. It was always prompt to respond and act, always extremely courteous, considerate and efficient in their communication.'
‘I have worked with both Ms Anna Ratkai (Associate) and Mr Khalid Sofi (Partner) and was impressed by their professionalism, kindness, care, efficiency and knowledge.'
'Howard Dellar and Nishita Gudka are people I have worked with most and would recommend them both for their genuine interest in the charitable projects concerned.’
‘Khalid Sofi: his knowledge and experience of issues affecting Islamic charities is second to none. Michael Anderson: excellent, hard-working and responsive associate.’
Key clients
- The Islamic Centre Leicester
- SKT Welfare
- Superkidz Community Trust
- Chichester Diocesan Fund and Board of Finance
- Al-Khair Foundation
- Whitgift Foundation
- The Richmond Charities
- The Diocese of Derby
- The Diocese of Lincoln
Work highlights
Advising the Leicester Islamic Centre about upgrading its legal structure to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation to optimise its operations.
Provided strategic advice to Al Khair Foundation on governance matters, as well as updating its property titles and handling challenges posed to its media trade marks.
Provided advice to SKT Welfare on issues related to trustee employment.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Khalid Sofi
Other key lawyers
Howard Dellar; Ian Blaney; Michael Anderson; Anna Rátkai; Nishita Gudka