With a notable presence in the educational sector, Blandy & Blandy LLP offers a comprehensive range of services across governance, mergers, charity restructuring, regulatory matters and strategic advice. Praised for his ‘extremely sound judgement’, practice head Nick Burrows advises national charities, independent schools and third sector organisations on incorporation or conversion, as well as constitutional and governance matters. Angela Bowman handles the full spectrum of wills, probate and trusts claims on behalf of charities, while Jennifer Scott provides guidance on charity law and regulatory matters, including governance, Charity Commission compliance and charity formation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Blandy & Blandy deserves its reputation for excellence in the charities and not-for-profit sector. It has strength and depth in its team.’
- ‘Flexible, pragmatic and solution-focused.’
- ‘Blandy & Blandy are just very approachable as a solicitor. We encounter a variety of different scenarios, and I feel that I have always been able to ask, get advice and start the appropriate activity without feeling like the clock is ticking. Small enough to care, large enough to provide flexibility and coverage.’
- ‘Nick Burrows has vast experience in the field and extremely sound judgement.’
- ‘The team has experience with a very broad range of charities, including those that are part of structures with an international element.'
- ‘Jenny Scott is a fantastic asset to the Blandy & Blandy team. She is experienced, calm and pragmatic.’
Key clients
- University of Oxford
- University of Reading
- Ben - Motor & Allied Trades Benevolent Fund
- The Hartley Trust
- Thames Valley Air Ambulance
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
- The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
- The Almshouse Association
- CXK
- Career Connect
- Adviza
- The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF)
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Nick Burrows
Other key lawyers
Angela Bowman; Jennifer Scott