Samara Lawrence

Solicitor

020 7551 7940

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Experience

I am a solicitor in the Charity and Social Enterprise department where I advise charities and not for profit organisations.

 

I completed my training contract at Linklaters and qualified in their Banking department, before moving to Bates Wells in March 2019. During my time at Linklaters, I advised on a variety of cross-border financial and regulatory transactions. I also spent 6 months at Plan International’s headquarters advising the charity on a range of commercial and legal issues.

With a background in amateur sports, I have a particular interest in the sports and charities industries.

  • I advise on grant agreements, funding arrangements and corporate partnerships with charities
  • I have advised on issues of primary registration for an NGO
  • I advised on the impact of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit for charities
  • I advise on issues of safeguarding for charities

Areas of expertise:

Services

Charity

Sectors

Sports

Qualifications and career

  • BA (Hons) Politics, School of Oriental and African Studies (2011-2014)
  • GDL, LPC (Distinction), University of Law (Moorgate) (2014-2016)
  • Trainee Solicitor, Linklaters LLP (2016-2018)
  • Admitted as a Solicitor in September 2018
  • Associate, Banking Department, Linklaters LLP (2018-2019)
  • Solicitor, Charity and Social Enterprise department, Bates Wells (since March 2019)