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Mountbatten House
Grosvenor Square
Southampton
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Lisa has a good understanding of our requirements and delivers to these.Close quote
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Lisa is always prompt and efficient.Close quote
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Lisa is competent and friendly.Close quote
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Lisa has in-depth knowledge of our charity and helped us expertly resolve a complex issue.Close quote
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Lisa is very responsive. She is a good listener, able to provide clear guidance.Close quote
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Lisa has been a really great support. She is an attentive listener, very focused and quick to understand what we needed to progressClose quote
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We needed legal advice because we were in a very uncomfortable position of knowing that, on the one hand, our Charity was promoting an extremely valuable service, while on the other hand, due to the present-day regulatory criteria, it was unable to “tick all the boxes”. Lisa guided us through all of this over the course of about a year, and was kind, helpful and professional. After the charity was wound up, she very generously gave us invaluable advice even though not knowing if she would be paid for it. We cannot thank her enough for that alone. We would highly recommend her.Close quote
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I had the pleasure of working with Lester Aldridge Solicitors for the setup of the Select World Travel Foundation, and I cannot recommend them enough. From start to finish, their team was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to ensuring everything was handled seamlessly. They guided us through the entire process with great care, providing clear, concise advice on legal requirements and structuring the foundation to meet our specific needs. They were always available to answer questions, provide updates, and address any concerns, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. Their expertise in charity law was evident, and we felt confident every step of the way. Thanks to Lester Aldridge, the Select World Travel Foundation is now set up for success, and we are grateful for their invaluable support. If you're looking for a trusted, highly capable solicitor firm for any legal matters, especially in the area of charity law or CIO set up, Lester Aldridge is definitely recommended in our eyes. Close quote
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Lisa Watson-Cook leads the team at Lester Aldridge LLP, specialising in advising charities on registration, governance, regulatory work and charitable status.Close quote

Whether you work for a charity, social enterprise, voluntary organisation or association, Lisa can advise you on all aspects of charity law.

Lisa’s background is as in-house counsel for a ‘top ten’ charity. In addition to providing a broad range of legal, regulatory and constitutional advice to the national umbrella body, she was responsible for the charity’s constituent parts, namely 150 separately registered branches, affiliated trusts, grant-making charities and non-charitable subsidiaries. This role has given her unique insight, versatility and knowledge of the charity sector.

Understanding your organisation’s operating model as well as the wider regulatory environment means she can provide simple, pragmatic and tailored advice. Lisa’s aim is to support trustees and charity professionals to advance their strategic objectives with minimal risk.

Lisa’s particular experience lies with federated or branch structures, membership bodies, animal charities, trading subsidiaries, governance reform and supporting charities with a range of compliance issues, including fundraising and data protection.

  • Lisa is fluent in French.

Recent work

  • Establishment, merger and dissolution of charities, trusts and non-charitable subsidiaries
  • Liaising with Charity Commission on registration, trust alterations, compliance and Serious Incidents
  • Preparing contracts, standard terms and charity policies
  • Representing charities in relation to third parties including collaborations, partnerships, claims and complaints
  • Drafting board resolutions, delegations and general governance support including training on trustee duties and responsibilities.

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