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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- '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.'
Key clients
- Welsh National Theatre
- Assemblies of God Incorporated
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.
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Marie Philippe
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