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Partner and Solicitor

Amy Laver

“In the main, all parties in corporate and non-contentious charity matters are seeking the same ultimate goal, whether it be buying or selling a business or registering a new charity. My role is to assist our clients in achieving that with the minimum of fuss and on the best terms possible.”

Amy is a partner and solicitor who trained with Tozers before qualifying, working with corporate, charity and school clients. With over 10 years post qualification experience, Amy has specialist charity law knowledge with a particular interest in safeguarding matters for schools and charity clients.

Amy is well positioned to advise on all aspects of corporate work for charities, schools and companies, including mergers and collaborations, incorporations and conversions. She has a strong track record and focus relating to corporate transactions and governance across those sectors.

Centered on making things simple for clients whilst adding value through her sector specific knowledge, Amy always has the best outcome for clients in mind.

Amy qualified as a solicitor in 2011, and has been recognised in the 2024 Legal 500 directory where she is described as "has a growing reputation in the sector, especially within academies" within the ranked Charities team and Corporate and Commercial team respectively.

Chambers and Partners 2023 also ranks Amy as Band 2, saying "Amy brings realism to the table and clarity on complex issues." "At all times, Amy held our hands metaphorically through the process of buying a company for the first time. She did so with the skill and expertise of her field and empathy and compassion for our emotions and stress."

 

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“"Thanks so much for all your help over the past few months, we certainly couldn’t have done it without you. Hopefully we’ll work together again sometime, I’ve really appreciated your no-nonsense approach and sense of humour!"”

Naomi Griffith

Onion Collective

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Charities Act 2022 – further changes come into force

Posted on 04th March 2024 in Charities and Social Enterprise

This Thursday 7 March will see the third phase of updates to the Charities Act 2022 come into force. The below insight provides a summary of the changes that you need to be aware of.

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Update! Further changes following the Charities Act 2022 being implemented today

Posted on 14th June 2023 in Charities and Social Enterprise

The latest round of changes to the Charities Act 2022 went live on 14th June 2023. Our Charities and Social Enterprise experts have put together a summary of the changes which include changes to the way charities deal with the disposal of land, changes to how permanent endowment funds can be used and changes to the rules around what a charity can be called.

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Amy Laver

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