Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP’s specialist charities practice advises a diverse client base on complex constitutional, governance, transactional and regulatory matters. The team supports clients throughout the full lifecycle of their operations, from formation to mergers and wind-downs, with particular expertise across the religion, education, grant-making, care and membership organisation spaces. Emma Moody leads the Newcastle team and is highly regarded for advising trustees and directors on legal duties and governance. Sally Cooper specialises in constitutional matters, particularly for grant-making charities.
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- ‘Emma Moody has provided excellent advice and leadership across important legal matters impacting the charity. She has drawn in additional advice from experts in other areas of practice. Emma responds to our queries effectively and is excellent at rooting our queries in relevant legislation to reduce organisational risk.'
- ‘We have been supported by Womble Bond Dickinson for all legal matters relating to the charity's operation. They have provided consistently high-quality legal advice across charity governance, contracts, employment and TUPE, property and other matters in my experience.'
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