The charities and social enterprise team at Tozers Solicitors 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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Testimonials
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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.’
‘Tozers stand out from the crowd. They successfully blend their legal expertise with a friendly personal service, delivered with efficiency, with first class communication.'
- 'The Tozers' team reflects an excellent and consistent culture, always approachable, responsive, positive and constructive, keen to help where possible, but never afraid to have difficult discussions if needed, delivered sensitively.'
‘James Evans is exceptional. His reputation throughout the south west is widespread, universally regarded and respected as the go-to legal professional for all charity matters. Professional in the extreme, his advice is well researched, thorough and clear, always keen to go the extra mile.'
‘We found Tozers to be extremely responsive and approachable and above all competitive.’
Key clients
- Hospiscare
- South West Lakes Trust
- Devon Wildlife Trust
- Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
- Rowcroft House Foundation Ltd (Rowcroft Hospice)
- The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Charity
- Dame Hannah Rogers Trust
- Buckfast Abbey
- Devon County Agricultural Association
- Cricket Wales
- South Devon Railway Trust
- Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
Work highlights
Advised specialist healthcare logistics provider EMED Group on establishing a new corporate charitable foundation.
Advised Dame Hannah Rogers Trust on the acquisition of its freehold Ivybridge site from Edward Gostling Foundation and related financing and security arrangements.
Advised Hospiscare on its charity merger with Budleigh Salterton & District Hospiscare.
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Practice head
James Evans
Other key lawyers
Vernon Clarke; Martin Laver; Stephen Jennings; Amy Laver; Carly Cox