Greenwoods joins the ranking thanks to the growing workload in its Peterborough office for national and local charities, voluntary organisations, schools, professional institutes and other not-for-profit organisations. Partner Victoria Robinson handles corporate and commercial matters and leads a group that is 'able to provide comprehensive and detailed advice'. Managing associate Claire Banks is a key adviser to charity and education clients.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘They are able to provide comprehensive and detailed advice on legal issues across our property and land portfolio as well as our charitable activities.’

  • ‘Everyone I deal with at Greenwoods has been personable and quick to react, often at minimal notice, with no fuss and they seem to get to the heart of any problems and provide solutions.’

Key clients

  • Four Cs MAT
  • Deafblind UK
  • Bourne Educational Foundation
  • Uppingham School

Work highlights

  • Strategic review of charity structure and governance to support charities with forward planning.
  • Providing the legal foundation for a charitable trust to generate income by selling their expertise to third parties.
  • Resolving trespass issues for a land management trust.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Victoria Robinson

Other key lawyers

Claire Banks