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Blake Morgan LLP is often engaged in charity matters pertaining to the education sector and is well-equipped to advise clients with governance, grant making, joint ventures, and risk management. Ben Brice leads the team and is supported by Laura Sherratt, both of whom are noted for their expertise in commercial charity matters. Rachel Sales in Oxford is particularly adept in charity property and is supported by consultant Joss Saunders who is also based in Oxford. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Reading, unless stated otherwise.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very responsive and prompt with willingness to fully understand our perspective and requirements.’
  • ‘The team have a wide knowledge base and understand the sector well. We have always been able to access the correct level of support from across their team.’
  • ‘This team was quick and efficient. I appreciated their mix of sector- and legal-expertise.’
  • ‘Ben Brice replies to any queries with simple and straightforward clarity.'
  • ‘Laura Sherratt handled our needs with professionalism, attentiveness and flexibility. We were delighted with the outcome.’
  • 'The team at Blake Morgan immediately understood our needs. I would definitely use and recommend them in future.’
  • 'BM made the process immeasurably easier and got exactly what we wanted done in a timely manner with exceptional professionalism.'
  • ‘The individuals I worked with provided me with a tailored service which ensured that the trust's needs were met in a rapid and authoritative manner.'

Key clients

  • Church Mission Society
  • CSW
  • Search for Common Ground
  • Pilgrims' Friend Society
  • Linacre College, Oxford
  • International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists
  • St Barnabas Society
  • Armenian General Benevolent Union London Trust
  • Tricolor Associates
  • Langley House Trust
  • The Guildhall Trust
  • Cranstoun
  • Women's Prize Trust
  • Global Witness
  • UKNEST

Work highlights

  • Advised Search for Common Ground on the options available for restructuring its group and international network of NGO organisations.
  • Advised Women's Prize Trust on the transfer of a trust fund.
  • Advised Pilgrims' Friend Society in connection with the acquisition of two care homes.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ben Brice

Other key lawyers

Laura Sherratt, Rachel Sales, Joss Saunders