I am currently a Trainee Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution & Litigation team. Prior to starting my training contract, I was a Senior Paralegal in the Charity and Social Enterprise team, assisting with a wide range of legal matters, including elections and campaigning, fundraising, environmental organisations, trusts, legacies, and philanthropy.
Understanding and unlocking restricted legacies
This September, Bates Wells is joining charities, professional advisers, and other organisations across the UK to mark Remember A Charity Week (7-13 September 2026). Gifts left to charities in Wills are an important source of income for many organisations, helping to fund charitable work and services. In fact, around £3 in every £10 donated to …