I have a real passion for the charity, not for profit and social enterprise sector. I realised early on that the area of law I would specialise in must include a good amount of client interaction and that’s what makes the education and charity area of law so enjoyable.
We come across such a broad range of clients/organisations it always feels like we are dealing with something new. The work itself is also extremely varied; specialising in charity law means that no two days are ever the same. When instructed on a matter I don’t just focus on the specific instruction, rather, I consider the client/organisation as a whole and what other work could be carried out to put the client/organisation in a better position than they are already in.
My clients span a broad range, from almshouses to museums and churches, from wildlife charities to grant making charities, and from educational charities to benevolent funds. I provide practical help, advice and support in areas including charity law, fundraising, risk management, mergers, strategic planning, registration of charities, trustee training and commercial agreements.
I have a passion for volunteering for charities outside of work and am a trustee of two charities. I also enjoy reading a variety of books and staying active via the gym and playing football. I am particularly interested in issues surrounding tackling injustices and have been an active campaigner and have written about issues around discrimination and racism.
