The team at Trowers & Hamlins LLP advises on a broad array of matters including governance, commercial property, procurement, litigation, probate and employment issues. The team acts for major charitable funds, and is a go-to name for innovative charities which raise funds from contracts, or from charging the beneficiaries for their services. Exeter-based Charisse Crawford leads the department and, in the London office, Emma Burrows and Sharron Webster are recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘I have worked with Charisse Crawford on a large and difficult dispute with the Charities Commission. She is excellent to work with, very dedicated, hard working but always with a smile.’
‘Charisse Crawford is a very dedicated partner, with lots of expertise.'
Key clients
- Plymouth Diocesan Trust
- Stoll
- Avenues Trust Group
- National Autistic Society
- Phoenix Futures
- Amnesty International UK
- Caterham School
- Maudsley Charity
- Maidstone Council
- Greenpeace UK
- Save the Children UK
- National Autistic Society
Work highlights
Carried out an investigation into grievances for Mencap which looked at the culture of the charity and its disabled staff.
Helped the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to manage a difficult probationary dismissal and an associated appeal.
Provided all of the legal assistance to Pilgrim's Friend Group on enabling an independent charity to become a subsidiary of the Pilgrim's Friend Group.
Practice head
Charisse Crawford
Other key lawyers
Emma Burrows; Sharron Webster