Laura Sherratt
Blake Morgan LLPThe ‘excellent service’ offered by Blake Morgan LLP’s lawyers spans the spectrum of charity law issues, from governance and risk management to joint ventures and grant-related issues. Its clientele includes charities focused on healthcare, childcare, human rights and emergency services. Leading the practice, Ben Brice advises charities on their commercial projects and joint ventures, as well as any governance and regulatory matters. Gina Cheetham, who joined the firm in January 2023, focuses on advising clients on the registration and constitution of charities and on grant and funding matters. Laura Sherratt is another noted member of the practice, specialising in commercial advice to charities.
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‘Authoritative and accessible advice is always received in a prompt manner and I have every confidence in the guidance and support given to my organisation.’
‘The individuals are approachable, consistent and provide reliable advice. The team (notably Rachel Sales and Laura Sherratt) are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Ben Brice is excellent.'
'Ben Brice's sector knowledge is invaluable and he very quickly understands the issues.’
'I receive an excellent service from the Blake Morgan team. Authoritative and accessible advice is always received in a prompt manner and I have every confidence in the guidance and support given to my organisation.'
Key clients
- Action for Children
- Association for Project Management
- The British Red Cross Society
- Cardiff University
- ChildFund Alliance
- The Guildhall Trust
- Global Canopy
- Global Witness
- London Borough of Waltham Forest
- Langley House Trust
- The Methodist Church
- Oxford Union Society
- The Powell-Cotton Trust
- Pilgrim's Friend Society
- Solent Mind
- St Michael’s and All Saints Charities
Work highlights
- Drafted bespoke new Statutes for Linacre College, Oxford, to introduce a smaller trustee board from amongst its Governing Body, with a view to improving governance and reflecting best practice.
- Advised international NGO, ChildFund Alliance, on the introduction of new governance structures with a view to balancing flexibility of a smaller board with representation from the wider membership.
- Advised Tricolor Associates in connection with charity law considerations for a project in which the charity wishes to dispose of multiple heritage assets ahead of winding-down.
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