The charities and social enterprise team at Tozers LLP has technical expertise in charity law and governance issues, with a particular focus on charity creation, constitutional and governance matters, restructuring matters and Charity Commission work. The Exeter-based team is led by James Evans, who offers advice on an extensive range of issues from charity start-ups and registration work to corporate transactions and commercial agreements. Vernon Clarke’s expertise combines property and charity law, while Martin Laver has a wealth of experience in commercial dispute resolution. Stephen Jennings is an employment law specialist, while Amy Laver focuses her practice on charity governance.
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- ‘James Evans gave excellent advice and support in drafting complex agreements. Amy Laver and other team members were similarly professional and gave expert advice on various issues. All had a calm 'can do' reassuring approach. We were impressed with their service.’
- ‘Tozers stand out from the crowd. They successfully blend their legal expertise with a friendly personal service, delivered with efficiency, with first class communication.'
Key clients
- Hospiscare
- South West Lakes Trust
Work highlights
Advised specialist healthcare logistics provider EMED Group on establishing a new corporate charitable foundation.
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Practice head
James Evans
Other key lawyers
Vernon Clarke; Martin Laver; Stephen Jennings; Amy Laver; Carly Cox