Areas of practice:

Caroline trained at Wrigleys and qualified as a solicitor in 2014. She has since built up a practice advising on charity and commercial property matters.

Caroline acts for charities, faith-based organisations, and community groups on property-related matters, such as:

• Sales, purchases, and leases of all kinds.

• Charity law compliance in property transactions, including statutory restrictions, required authorisations, and procedural steps.

• Advising on complex title issues, including historic ownership, special trusts, and permanent endowment.

• Property transfers arising from charity mergers or incorporations, including portfolio reviews and transfers.

• Community asset transfer leases from local authorities.

• Supporting churches of various denominations with property management and governance considerations.

In the commercial sector, Caroline has a particular specialism in advising train operating companies on a wide range of property matters, including:

• Retail letting portfolios.

• Station and depot leases across the rail network.

• Leases of office and operational property from commercial landlords.

Professional memberships:

• Charity Law Association

• Charities’ Property Association

• Ecclesiastical Law Society

Caroline is a member of her local church’s Parochial Church Council, and she is also a trustee of York Neighbours, a charity supporting older people in the York area.

Testimonials:

"I have been impressed by the increasing influence of Caroline Wilson and her forensic and detailed approach."

“Caroline Wilson has supported my team through an unusual period of industry uncertainty by providing thoughtful and commercial solutions to complicated issues.”

(Legal 500)