“It was a great blessing to us to have a Christian firm of solicitors providing us with legal advice, primarily because our solicitors’ interests were very much aligned with ours – to build Christ’s church to the glory of God.” Find out more about how Emmanuel Exeter got started.
Welcoming Richard Howes who advises on all aspects of property law, including sales and purchases, leases, development and investment.
If you’re not sure about whether your church’s WhatsApp group comes under GDPR restrictions, or whether you can video a baptism service, then read on for guidance.
How should we view our church building? In this article, Steve Wright our Head of Property asks if we might see our church building as our family home?
From 6 April 2025, there will be a new legal right to time off work for employees to care for a child of theirs that requires neonatal care (Neonatal Care Leave (NCL)).
When a charity is a company, it is subject to the rules governing companies as well as to the rules governing charities. New legislation is bringing significant change to companies in the UK, are you ready for that? Or do you need to make a change to your governance systems?
The legal vehicle for your charity should provide a structure for good governance and legal compliance. But over time the needs of a ministry change – as well as the legal landscape. Could now be the right time for you to make a change?
Get to know two new members of our Legal Support Team. This team provides support for all our fee earners, allowing them to more effectively serve churches and charities.
There has been a very significant decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (the EAT). This could affect the role of trustees and office-holders in charities, including churches. It potentially means that trustees have protection as “whistleblowers”.
It’s been an incredibly busy summer of recruitment at ECS. We’re seeking to make accessible our Christ-centred legal expertise wherever it will be fruitful. And the growth of our legal and support teams is key to working towards this vision.
