Mills & Reeve

Introduction

“We are looking forward to collaborating with the Church and other members of the panel to “Achieve More. Together” to maximise the benefits for the Church.

We understand how important it is to ensure the Church’s Christian ethos is reflected in the advice we provide. We want to help guide you down the road in-keeping with your wider beliefs, whilst building a strong collaborative partnership and working relationship.

The charity sector is at the heart of our business. We relish the opportunity to achieve your integration agenda over the next few years, delivering the benefits of a coordinated legal panel to local churches, Circuits, District and the TMCP.”

How Mills & Reeve can help Managing Trustees

As a member of the panel and preferred legal supplier, Local Churches, Circuits and Districts can rest assured that Mills & Reeve has the necessary expertise and experience to advise Managing Trustees on the legal issues affecting their charity.
Mills & Reeve can advise on issues such as:

• Property transactions – from Manse sales and purchases to major redevelopments
• Charity Law and governance
• Employment law
• Litigation and safeguarding
• Ecumenical work
• VAT and tax advice
• Other specialist areas including trusts, data protection, reputational issues, schools, grants and fundraising

Mills & Reeve are leaders in charities and education work.  They act for over 250 charities and 120 education institutes including schools that they have guided successfully on their academy conversion journey. The firm provides a fully comprehensive service on every aspect of their legal requirements.

For further information on the legal services offered by Mills & Reeve, Managing Trustees can visit their website at www.mills-reeve.com and/or by reading their brochures which can be found here and here.

If Managing Trustees want to speak with someone directly about a legal issue or transaction then they can contact Neil Burton the Client Partner at Mills & Reeve who will oversee work for the Methodist Church on 01223 222 455 or at Neil.Burton@mills-reeve.com

Offices and the Mills & Reeve Team

Mills & Reeve have a number of offices located throughout England. There are lawyers at each of the offices who will be familiar with the requirements of the Methodist Church. These offices are located in Norwich, Birmingham, Cambridge, Manchester, London and Leeds. In the first instance, however, please contact Neil Burton who is the Client Partner responsible for liaising with TMCP and the Connexional Team.

Key Contacts

If you have any queries in relation to the Panel of solicitors please contact TMCP Legal for further assistance.