
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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- 'Key strengths of the team: expert guidance and actions, prompt action, always hitting deadlines, reassurance, constant timely updates, always available, always highly professional.’
‘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.’
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
