I am a Solicitor in the Charity and Social Enterprise team at Bates Wells, advising charities, not-for-profits and impact-driven organisations on a broad range of charity law matters. My work spans governance and regulatory issues, compliance, incorporations and restructurings, grant-making, and commercial arrangements.
I combine charity law expertise with a background in UK and EU competition law, developed during my time as an Associate in the Band 1 Antitrust team at a Magic Circle law firm. This dual specialism allows me to support organisations operating at the intersection of public benefit, collaboration, and regulatory risk. I am particularly experienced in advising industry bodies, NGOs and philanthropic initiatives navigating the intersection of competition law and climate or sustainability objectives.
I am committed to delivering clear, pragmatic and efficient advice, grounded in a strong understanding of my clients’ missions and operational realities.
- Governance & Compliance Advising charities on constitutional updates, governance frameworks and regulatory compliance, including support with complex board and trustee issues.
- Regulatory Investigations Acting for a charity in a Charity Commission statutory inquiry concerning financial management and trustee decision-making.
- Structuring & Reorganisation Advising international NGOs and multi-entity organisations on legal structures and large-scale reorganisations.
- Commercial Contracts Designing and implementing contract frameworks and template agreements to support operational delivery.
- Campaigning & Political Activity Advising charities on compliance with laws governing campaigning and politically sensitive activities.
- Competition Law Advising on the full range of UK and EU competition law matters, including compliance programmes, behavioural investigations, market studies, and high-value cross-border mergers.