Led by Helen Freely, Druces LLP continues to receive a variety of high-quality instructions from its long-established charity clients. It acts for more than 60 charities, and has particular strength in the education, arts, animal, religious, and health sectors. The group has also been busy working for some newer charities. Freely is adept at helping charities which are just launching or in the early stages of their existence. Caroline Cropley has particular experience in advising on structuring and governance issues from both a corporate and a charity law perspective.
Testimonials
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‘The practice appears to focus on continuing to provide a service to clients, rather than on running a business for itself, and to actually want to know its clients and their individual needs.’
‘First and foremost, availability and access, and also a genuine interest in what their client is trying to do.'
‘The team has a wide range of experience. Its members work in other areas, such as private wealth and corporate restructuring, so they are able to advise on a wider range of issues than more specialised teams.'
'This team assists a particularly broad range of charities in areas such as medical, education, religious and animal rights.’
‘Caroline Cropley is extremely able and pleasant to deal with. She has an excellent grasp of the broad range of charity issues and is able to bring her commercial expertise to bear.'
'Helen Freely has a wealth of experience and a very practical approach.’
Key clients
- Drinkaware
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Helen Freely