England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Private client
Mills & Reeve LLP
Mark Ashton heads up the Leeds charity team at Mills & Reeve LLP, with national head Neil Burton based between Cambridge and London. The team advises high-profile charities nationally and regionally on complex matters, with specific expertise regarding education charities. Newly promoted partners Rebecca Pallot and Andrea Newman lead on charity employment and real estate work, respectively.
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‘They're very responsive and personable, showing a real understanding of our operations and objects. Experts from other areas are always on hand and we've had a great experience in that regard, including in relation to tax and litigation.’
‘Neil Burton and Mark Ashton are both very personable and show a good, practical understanding of charity law and the latest developments at the Commission. They're always willing to help with any issue and focus on practical advice.’
Key clients
- The Brothers of Charity
- The Canal & River Trust
- The Henry Smith Charity
- Prince’s Trust
- The Institution of Fire Engineers
- University of Hull
- University of Huddersfield
Work highlights
- Appointed in 2022 on a full service appointment in respect of The Children’s Trust.
- Advising St Dunstan's Educational Foundation on a range of charity and wider matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Neil Burton, Mark Ashton