Charities

Thea Longley is a well-known adviser in the charities market who is highly versed in sensitive regulatory work and fundraising matters. Her practice also includes assisting with restructuring initiatives and providing general commercial advice.

Leticia Jennings has a wide-ranging litigation practice that sees her defend major household-name charities in legacy disputes. She also has experience advising on matters relating to charity governance and charity fraud.

Leticia is an outstanding lawyer with excellent commercial awareness. She listens carefully to the needs of the charity and ensures that a pragmatic approach is always taken.

Leticia is a pleasure to work with. She is knowledgeable and approachable.

Leticia has expert and detailed knowledge. She translates complex legal issues and terminology into clear, simple language and lays out the pros and cons in a balanced and easy-to-digest way.

Philip Kirkpatrick is deputy managing partner at the firm and a leading figure in the third-sector legal market. He boasts a track record of significant mandates, advising high-profile clients on issues ranging from commercial partnerships and restructurings to inquiries by the Charity Commission.

Lawrence Simanowitz regularly assists large charities with regulatory questions and is experienced in safeguarding, governance and constitutional matters. He also advises charities on fundraising and data protection issues.

Lawrence is very practical in his advice.

Laura Soley has broad expertise and regularly adcises charities on governance, funding and challenges against the Charity Commission.

Laura provided excellent legal support. She is personable, responsive and very thorough. I was always assured that Laura had the charity's best interests at heart.

Laura understands our business and is good at suggesting novel approaches.

Luke Fletcher takes on substantial charity law mandates for a variety of charity and social investment clients. His broad practice includes assisting with charity fund formations and corporate reorganisations.

Simon Steeden is a London-based partner in the firm's charity and social enterprise team. He is noted for his proficiency in advising clients on a broad range of governance and financing matters.

Simon is a really brilliant partner, providing clear advice on a wide range of charity and governance matters.

Stephanie Biden leads the firm's work with faith-based charities with particular experience in complex governance issues impacting churches and other faith-based charity clients. She also has expertise in charity registrations and mergers with high-profile clients.

Lucy Rhodes is a senior associate in the charity and social enterprise team at Bates Wells. She has a particular focus on advising corporate and individual philanthropists on the establishment of charitable bodies.

Lucy is friendly and quick to respond. She is good at simplifying complex topics and pragmatic in finding solutions.