Sally Cooper
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLPWomble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP's clients encompass grant making foundations and organisations, private and public operating charities, care and education providers, religious bodies and scientific research organisations. The group advises across the full life cycle of client operations, including planning and establishment issues, mergers and wind downs. The team is led in Newcastle by ‘stand out’ partner Emma Moody, who assists charities with a wide range of transactional and regulatory matters, including mergers, restructurings and commercial contracts, and strategic governance and compliance matters. Managing associate Sally Cooper specialises in constitutional and governance matters.
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‘A highly trusted extension of our in-house legal services function. The team led by Emma Moody has an excellent understanding of charity law and its commercial, common-sense and jargon-free approach to providing advice, combined with a deep understanding of our business is a breath of fresh air.’
‘The team provide an exceptional service at all times, it is a pleasure to engage the team and there is never any doubt that you will receive a first class service. Depending on the matter being dealt with you can guarantee the appropriate collaborative approach will be taken, pulling on areas of specialism with the team. As a client you feel very much like part of the team, working together and feeling supported every step of the way.’
‘I've never experienced anything less than a first-class service regardless of who I interact with in WBD. I have a key contact and the support, service, advice and guidance I receive is of an exceptionally high standard. I feel extremely reassured knowing that I have WBD to turn to and this is largely due to the key individual I liaise with. I have a 100% trust and confidence in the advice and guidance I receive, and I am always made to feel as a customer I am a priority.'
- 'The Partner that Stands Out for me is Emma Moody.’
‘Emma Moody, Head of Charities, is responsive and approachable, able to nuance her advice and practice.'
‘We moved to Womble Bond Dickinson for the strength of the Charity Team - already they have demonstrated a pragmatic approach to complex legal issues that span multiple disciplines (including, for example, HR and Property). Where urgent support has been required, the designated primary partner been very responsive and been able to draw in specialist expertise to act where necessary within hours. We have been very happy with the service received and have recommended the team to other charities.’
‘Emma Moody has been responsive and knowledgeable in relation to complex charity issues - she has a pragmatic approach, balancing cost and outcomes for us.'
Key clients
- BBC Children in Need
- Which? / Consumers' Association
- National Trust
- Royal Academy of Engineering
- Dogs Trust
- Mental Health Matters
- Everyturn
- Archbishops' Council
- Absolute Return for Kids (ARK)
- York Diocesan Board of Finance
- National Energy Action
- Church of England Central Services
- Humankind Charity
- NCFE
- Urban Green Newcastle
- Saint John of God Hospitaller Services
- North Northumberland Hospice Care
- Percy Hedley Foundation
- St Mary Magdalene and Holy Jesus Trust
- Durham Cathedral
- York Minster
- Newcastle Cathedral
Work highlights
- Advised Everyturn on a full governance review of its current group company arrangements, including supporting with a full rebranding exercise.
- Appointed as Interim Manager of the Islamic Centre of England by the Charity Commission following reports in the press of the charity's alleged links to promoting the Iranian political regime.
- Supported ARK in incubating and delivering a number of its ventures including the Martingale Foundation and the Maths Excellence Fund.
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