Elizabeth Jones
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Charities
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Provided by Elizabeth Jones
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Elizabeth acts for charities of every type and advises on the full spectrum of charity law issues. She is increasingly recognised as a leading adviser in the sector and currently sits on the Executive Committee of the Charity Law Association.
Elizabeth is a charity law specialist. She advises on the full range of legal issues that affect charities: from establishing new charities, through to large merger and restructuring projects, commercial and trading arrangements, fundraising, documenting major gifts and governance and constitutional issues.
She has wide ranging experience acting for charities of all sizes, including household and smaller organisations. Her clients include charities, universities, schools, professional and membership organisations, corporate foundations and museums.
She enjoys the variety and scope her practice affords her, and works hard to understand the circumstances and aims of each client in order to structure her approach and style. Whether working alongside a large in-house legal department, or directly with executive and management teams, she is adept at taking the commercial view and working towards practical solutions.
Chambers Review
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Elizabeth Jones assists with matters including charity governance, restructuring and fundraising, as well as broader commercial and contractual issues. She has particular expertise in advising charities involved in education and research.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lizzie is highly skilled and a great partner to work with."
"Elizabeth is an outstanding partner both in her industry knowledge and her attention to the client."
"Lizzie has got a calm but incredibly incisive style. She certainly is a stand-out in her generation."
"Elizabeth is very professional and clear. She is a responsive and helpful lawyer."
"Lizzie is highly skilled and a great partner to work with."
"Elizabeth is an outstanding partner both in her industry knowledge and her attention to the client."
"Lizzie has got a calm but incredibly incisive style. She certainly is a stand-out in her generation."
"Elizabeth is very professional and clear. She is a responsive and helpful lawyer."