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Laura Moss

Email: laura.moss@wrigleys.co.uk

Telephone: 0113 204 1145

Office: Leeds

Department: Charities

Position: Partner

Areas of practice:

Laura qualified as a solicitor in 2011. Laura advises on a wide range of third sector matters and works with charities, social enterprises and community groups. 

Areas of specialism include:
• Charity law and governance: establishing new charities, merging existing ones and advising on incorporations, constitutional changes, trustee duties and other charity law issues.

• Mutual societies, including co-operative, community benefit and friendly societies: registrations, constitutional amendments, mergers, transfers of engagements and conversions to/from companies.

• Community-led housing: advising community land trusts, cohousing groups and housing co-operatives.

• Social enterprises: community interest companies, B-corps and other social purpose businesses.

• Students’ unions: incorporation, governance reviews, freedom of speech and vires issues.

Laura has written the following articles:

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 Cohousing and public benefit  Why become a Community Benefit Society (CBS)?

Testimonials:

"Laura Moss was quick to respond, succinct and very understanding of what we required. It was clear she had an in-depth knowledge of organisations like ours, built up from years of experience and plenty of time spent doing the spade work at conventions and other events where the sector meets." (Legal 500)

"Laura Moss was a stand-out partner, she has a very personable approach and reassuring way about her." (Legal 500)

Professional memberships:

Charity Law Association
Laura is a Dementia Friend
Laura is a Director of the UK Cohousing Network

 
 
 
 

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Guidance for employers on the implications of the new rates.

13 Mar 2025

Understanding the 'Failure to Prevent Fraud' Offence: Guide for UK Charities

Understanding the "Failure to Prevent Fraud" Offence: Guide for UK Charities.

12 Mar 2025

Demystifying contractual terms for charities: Third Party Rights

When can someone who is not party to a contract enforce its terms. Third party rights and contractual terms.