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Chambers & Partners
Ward Hadaway advises charities clients on governance, employment, property and commercial issues.
The team has recently advised the board of the Age Concern Federation in connection with a brand partnership agreement with Age UK.
Other clients include the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral Church of St Nicholas, The Alnwick Garden Trust and Centre West (Newcastle).
‘They are responsive, and work well as a team - the mix of skills was productive’, say clients.
Key individuals: Fiona Wharton is a key contact at the firm.
(Source: Chambers & Partners UK Guide to the Legal Profession 2012)
Legal 500
Charity law specialist Fiona Wharton recently joined the team at Ward Hadaway from Wrigleys Solicitors LLP.
Key highlights included advising the board of Age Concern Federation on negotiations for a new brand partnership agreement with Age UK, and advising PC David Rathband in setting up a charity.
The ‘professional and personable team is extremely competent and trustworthy’.
(Source: Legal 500, 2011 edition)