Pothecary Witham Weld Solicitors provides ‘timely and reliable services as standard’. Gerald Kidd sits at the helm of the team, which is known for its work with churches and religious orders, and in more recent years, it has increasingly been working with Islamic charities. Kidd is adept at handling issues facing religious bodies, as well as advising on charitable legacies, governance, and tax-related matters. Through Alexa Beale and Christopher Perkins, the group also specialises in advising charities on an array of property matters.
Testimonials
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‘In the past year especially, Christopher Perkins has been actively supportive as we sold property, keeping us updated with what was happening, available to answer our questions and queries and keeping us within the legal framework required by the Charities Commission.’
‘Gerald Kidd's professionalism and enduring patience in dealing with complex issues were quite amazing. Presently I am dealing with Christopher Perkins and he has imbibed all the hallmarks of this great firm.'
Key clients
- United Amalgamated Fraternal Association
- The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers’ Charitable Trust 2011
Work highlights
- Advised YMCA Blackburn on the acquisition of a lease of a new development worth almost £4m.
- Advised the Trustees for the Congregation of the Ursulines of Jesus on the sale of their convent worth £1.4m.