Winckworth Sherwood LLP advises a broad spread of major charities and social enterprises, with a strong focus on corporate governance and the transition of public services to charitable entities. The group has also recently been busy advising on the impact of artificial intelligence on its charity clients. Joanna Bussell is recognised for her work with leading leisure, arts and culture charities, and Alison Talbot is sought after for her work on contentious and non-contentious matters, particularly complex safeguarding issues. Aiden Hargreaves-Smith acts for a wide range of private and institutional charity clients spanning major charities, Diocesan Boards of Finance, individual parishes and clergy, Bishops and Cathedral Chapters.
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Key clients
- Christ Church, Oxford Burberry Foundation St Anne’s College Archbishop of Canterbury Muscular Dystrophy UK National Trust Oxfam Cancer Research UK City of Trees Fashion Museum Brighton Dome and Festivals Limited English Chamber Orchestra Artists General Benevolent Institution Active Luton Lund Humphries Foundation Visual Arts Magna Vitae LED Community Leisure Towner Pollinating London Together Community Catch New Global Normal British Museum
Practice head
Joanna Bussell; Alison Talbot
Other key lawyers
Aiden Hargreaves-Smith; Louise Lawrence