Wrigleys Solicitors LLP

Wrigleys Solicitors LLP‘s large specialist team supports charity and social economy clients in the full range of matters, with experience acting across the country and internationally. The group has particular aptitude advising faith-based charities in their activities. Malcolm Lynch leads the team and has significant experience in matters relating to impact investment, the social economy, and sustainability. Ecclesiastical law expert Elizabeth Wilson heads the faith team within the group, while Nat Johnson is noted for her expertise advising faith-based charities. Clare Lawrence is noted for her supplementary strength in trust law. Peter Parker is a core team member and covers impact investment, commercial contracts, and financial services regulation.

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‘The team has significant expertise in the charity and not-for-profit sector, particularly in relation to cooperative and community benefit societies.’
‘Malcolm Lynch and Peter Parker are longstanding and valued advisers and supporters. They are highly knowledgeable while also being personable, practical and commercially aware, and they are a pleasure to work with.’
‘Superb client service - they are extremely open and transparent. Give extremely thoughtful advice and really interrogate our instructions to give us the best result. Extremely skilled finance lawyers and they know our sector and its nuances really well. Very helpful to know-how and wider sector guidance. ’
‘Wrigleys have much more experience in working with religious communities that are also registered charities than two other firms which I have used for various matters. The team work very effectively together and competently use modern technology for meetings, exchanging and making available documents etc., where hard copies are not essential.'
'Above all, they take a real interest in us as clients and as people with hopes and fears, plans and dreams, which generates a lot of confidence for us in their handling of our affairs.'
‘They, and especially Elizabeth Wilson and Nick Dunn, generate a sense of being truly interested in what we are aiming to achieve and of working with us rather than just for us, displaying endless patience and thoroughness in dealing with all the complexities of our project and with our questions along the way.’
'I've been thoroughly impressed with this practice's unique blend of expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for their clients. Their team's strengths lie not only in their deep legal knowledge, but also in their ability to truly understand and empathise with their clients' needs.'
'Overall, I believe Wrigley's stands out as a beacon of excellence in the legal industry, offering not only top-notch legal representation but also a personalised and innovative approach to client care.'

Key clients

Allia
StepChange Debt Charity
The Society of the Precious Blood
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House
Vow Europe
Joint University Council
Charity Tax Group
Charity of Thomas Holroyd
Harrison and Potter Trust
Edge Ministries

Work highlights

Acted in the completion of a number of loan and bond issue arrangements facilitated by Allia.
Worked with The Society of the Precious Blood (Burnham Abbey) to review their governance structure.
Advised on the relationship between Vow Europe Limited foundation and the corporate group.

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