What can I do for you
Sarah is a specialist charity lawyer acting for a range of charities and not for profits across the sector, as well as those looking looking to establish charities in this jurisdiction. She provides governance and compliance advice and has considerable experience in establishing new charitable entities (in various forms) and restructuring - acting on mergers and incorporations. She also helps clients improve and develop their governance systems and legal frameworks. Sarah regularly liaises with the Charity Commission, Privy Council Office and other regulators on behalf of her clients.
Supporting your ambitions
Sarah has particular expertise in helping clients to navigate complex governance and compliance issues, in addition to more routine matters such as grant making, constitutional advice and policy work. Sarah is able to cut through the technical aspects of charity law to give practical and pragmatic advice where needed. She also has significant experience dealing with Royal Charter charities, liaising with the Privy Council and helping to secure changes to charters and bye-laws.
What do others say
Sarah is ranked in Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner and noted for her advice on a wide range of governance and regulatory issues - feedback from clients includes: "Sarah Williams was quick to understand the complexity of our position and to use her expertise to give us very helpful advice and guidance..."
What else should you know
Sarah is a trustee for a grant making charity and a member of the Charity Law Association.