Strengthened in core charity-related work by the arrival in July 2024 of Harriet Morgan and also able to leverage other key practice areas across the firm’s full-service offering, Hugh James advises charities across the full scope of their legal needs. Morgan now heads the team and along with Marie Philippe, who is noted for her ‘in-depth knowledge of all aspects of charity law and practice’. This is particularly evident on property-related work, including acting for social housing clients, as well as governance and constitution matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has an in depth knowledge of charity law and practice.'
- 'Harriet Morgan and Marie Philippe have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of charity law and practice.'
- 'The team is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in this area, with a very good understanding of the charitable work that we do.'
- 'Harriet Morgan and Marie Philippe are fantastically supportive, always quick to respond, and really assist in every aspect of work they support us with.'
Key clients
- Welsh National Theatre
- Assemblies of God Incorporated
- Wales Council for Voluntary Action
- Westmoreland Supported Housing Limited
- Hebron Hall
- Vale of Rheidol Railway
- Swim Wales
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- Natural England
- United Welsh Housing Association
Work highlights
Advising Welsh National Theatre on the incorporation of a new charity and advising actor Michael Sheen on the rules on trustee benefits and arrangements to be put in place for his role as Artistic Director given that he is also a trustee.
Advising United Welsh Housing Association on a collaboration with local charities to acquire a historic Grade II listed property in Cardiff which was repurposed into housing to help tackle youth homelessness.
Advising Natural England on the Millennium Green and Doorstep Green charitable trusts.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Harriet Morgan
Other key lawyers
Matthew Evans; Roman Kubiak; Louise Price; Caroline O’Flaherty; Victoria Jones; Tracey Singlehurst-Ward; Gareth Wisdom; Marie Philippe; Ellen Shipton