Bath law firm Royds Withy King has been accepted as a corporate partner of the Institute of Legacy Management (ILM), one of only 12 other companies selected in the country.
Successful firms are chosen because of their recognised expertise in the sector.
Samantha O’Sullivan, partner and head of the Charities & Not-for-profit team at Royds Withy King said: “We are delighted to have been accepted as corporate members of the Institute of Legacy Management.
“This demonstrates their confidence in the expertise of our lawyers in our Charities & Not-for-profit team and our dedication to supporting our clients.”
The specialist charity lawyers in Royds Withy King’s team are particularly well placed to advise members of the ILM.
Other key members of the team are experts in Contested Wills, Trusts & Inheritance Disputes – an area which is particularly relevant for ILM members.
Partner, Amanda Noyce, has been consistently rated as one of the best solicitors in this area by independent legal directories and the team work with many charity and not-for-profit organisations to advise on disputes relating to Wills, estates and trusts.
The firm also advises charities on a full range of corporate and commercial issues.
The Institute of Legacy Management has over 800 members including many high-profile charities.
The organisation provides networking opportunities and training to charities who derive a significant part of their income from legacies.