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"An almost unrivalled reputation". Chambers UK, 2008.
"Watson Burton LLP has consolidated its position as a leading adviser to charities operating in the community sports and education sector". The Legal 500, 2008.
"The team advises the FA Premier League and Football League Trust on community schemes, and charitable trusts and foundations... John Devine is recommended". The Legal 500, 2009
We have wide experience in advising all forms of charitable organisations (including registered, exempt and excepted charities), not for profit organisations, community interest companies and social enterprises.
A number of our solicitors benefit from the invaluable experience of acting as charity trustees and our expert team includes John Devine and Nicholas Craig. John Devine leads the team that provides expert guidance and specialist support to their national clients, from offices in Newcastle, Leeds and London.
We act for a number of prominent local and national charities, including The Alnwick Garden Trust, Disability North, The Great North Air Ambulance Service, Wallsend Boys Club and NCFE.
We are recognised nationally as experts in sport and education based charities, having formed and advised charities for a number of professional football, rugby union, rugby league and basketball clubs. To see a sample of our sports charity clients and read what they say about us please see our sports charity brochure 'a word from our clients' by clicking here.
Watson Burton now provides an exclusive dedicated legal support service, The Black Card Scheme, to the Premier League and The Football League Trust, for the benefit of all charities affiliated to their member clubs.
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