Foot Anstey has expertise in a broad range of issues affecting charities, from legacy disputes and commercial matters to charity law and governance work. Legacy dispute expert Lucy Gill leads the charities team, which includes Emma Facey, who also specialises in legacy dispute resolution and administration issues. Anna Phillips is the firm’s key contact for property matters, while Gavin Holt heads up the charity estate administration offering.
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Testimonials
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- 'Gavin Holt has excellent technical knowledge and really works hard to protect our interests with an eye on commerciality. Lucy O'Boy is excellent and efficient at estate administration for charities.’
- 'Emma Facey is excellent at advising on tricky cases and is a safe pair of hands in mitigating risk for us. Caroline Cowley is excellent at handling contentious cases. Very experienced and finds pragmatic solutions whilst protecting our interests.'
Key clients
- The Salvation Army
- National Trust
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Lucy Gill
Other key lawyers
Emma Facey; Anna Phillips; Gavin Holt; Caroline Cowley; Lucy O'Boy