The well-established and large team at VWV is jointly led by Con Alexander who is based at the Bristol office, and Birmingham-based Shivaji Shiva. It advises more than 1,000 charities of all types and sizes, including many national charities. It specialises in advising faith charities, and acts for regionally and nationally significant mosques, gurdwaras and temples. The group frequently advises healthcare, arts and educational charities, as well as public sector bodies. In addition, it advises a significant number of universities. Shiva has developed an excellent reputation for his work with faith charities, and for his support to national charities which promote physical activity. Jaime Hobday advises charities on incorporation as well as administrative, property and data protection matters.
Testimonials
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‘Extremely helpful in times of distress.’
‘Shivaji is a brilliant lawyer. You will never find fault with his advice, and he will always get back to you if you leave a message and reply if you have emailed him, which makes his client feel that he is fully alert to his clients' needs.’
Key clients
- Banners Trust
- Birmingham Royal Ballet
Work highlights
- Advised several major faith charities including gurdwaras, mosques, temples and a spiritualist church on the resolution of complex internal disputes.
- Advised the trustees of Islamic Centre of England in response to a Charity Commission inquiry, as well as on an appeal to the charity tribunal against the appointment of an interim manager, governance matters and a range of commercial and operational issues.