Mark Honeywell
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLPWomble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP advises charities and not-for-profit organisations on the full range of governance, transactional, and regulatory matters, with experience at the regional, national, and international levels. In addition to covering education, animal welfare, and healthcare, the group has key strength in the religious sector. Emma Moody, who is based between Newcastle and Leeds, leads the team. Mark Honeywell and Katie Dawson are key names.
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‘I find WBD to be responsive and experts in charity law. They are friendly and professional, and their advice is timely.’
‘Emma Moody is a trusted expert in all aspects of charity law and regulation, and her advice is invaluable. She is very responsive and commercially aware. Her advice is always given in context, risk assessed and solution-focused rather than just the straight forward legal position.’
‘The head of charities is professional and deals with all issues with empathy, and patience. She shows me that really cares, and that she can help. If I have a difficult problem, she will resolve it quickly and provide effective solutions.’
‘Great knowledge, good streamline working that means that support is offered quickly and comprehensively.’
‘Each partner has excellent knowledge in the subject area, and are also very easy to work with. They understand the values that we bring as a charity and the needs that we have. Particular mention to Mark Honeywell and Emma Moody, who I have worked with.’
‘The individual I dealt with was knowledgeable, did what they said they would and delivered to the timescale agreed. I personally dealt with Kate Dawson who has been excellent.’
‘This practice's key strengths are looking at things from the customer's perspective, jargon-free discussion and endless patience. They also offer additional services but do not push them on you. The ethos of the practice seems to make you feel self-sufficient rather than dependent. These qualities are rare in my experience.’
‘I have worked with Mark Honeywell and Emma Moody. Both are responsive, efficient, kind and approachable. No question is too simple, and they are always willing to assist. They use the wisdom gained in other situations, but without trying to force you down a particular route. I would not hesitate to recommend either of them to others.’
Key clients
- York Diocesan Board of Finance
- BBC Children in Need
- Dogs Trust
- York Minster
- Pocklington School
- Humankind Charity
- Everyturn
- Mental Health Matters
- Absolute Return for Kids
- Aysgarth School
- Saint John of God Hospitaller Services
- St Mary Magdalene and Holy Jesus Trust
- NCFE
- Central Bedfordshire College
Work highlights
- Advised the York Diocesan Board of Finance Limited and the York Diocesan Board of Education on a broad array of legal matters.
- Advised the Dogs Trust on its merger with the Worldwide Veterinary Service and Mission Rabies.
- Advised a national charity in the welfare sector on a board effectiveness review which involved an in-depth review of the board's governance and effectiveness.
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
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Emma Moody