
The Law Commission published its report on Technical Issues in Charity Law in September 2017 following a public consultation.
The firm’s Tier 1 rankings include the practice areas of charities and not-for-profit, family, local government and social housing.
We are also thrilled to receive a ranking for our North West social housing offering; despite this being the first year we submitted for this region; joining our rankings for the West Midlands and London work areas. Our strength in social housing is recognised as a ‘nationwide offering’, with our Manchester office providing us with additional capability for company growth.
A total of 40 lawyers are mentioned by name in Legal 500 UK commentary for their standout contribution to respective practices.
Our formally ranked lawyers include:
Hall of fame
Leading individuals
Rising stars
Some comments from Legal 500 include:
Charities and not-for-profit
Family
Social housing
Local government
Personal injury and clinical negligence: claimant
Personal tax, trusts and probate
Employment
Property litigation
Court of protection
Social housing: finance
The Law Commission published its report on Technical Issues in Charity Law in September 2017 following a public consultation.
Changing charitable purposes and amending governing documents.
One of the stated aims of the Green Paper is “to deliver the best commercial outcomes with the least burden on the public sector".
The proposals concerning dynamic purchasing systems (DPS) and framework agreements are the most disappointing aspect of the Green Paper.
Family team partner, Elizabeth Wyatt, is delighted to congratulate Kadie Bennett for attaining Resolution Specialist Accreditation in both children law - private and complex financial remedy matters.
On 11 February 2021, the Pension Schemes Act 2021 was given royal assent, setting out a framework for several major changes that will certainly be of interest to employers and pension funds alike.
Matthew Wort, partner, speaks on today’s Supreme Court judgment for sleep-in shifts.
The Supreme Court has today (19 March 2021) handed down judgment in the cases of Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake and Shannon v Rampersad (t/a Clifton House Residential Home).
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