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Laurel Sleet

Email: laurel.sleet@wrigleys.co.uk

Telephone: 0113 204 5747

Office: Leeds

Department: Charities

Position: Solicitor

Areas of practice:

Laurel qualified into Wrigleys’ charities and social economy team as a solicitor in June 2020, having completed her training contract at Wrigleys.

Laurel advises charities and other social enterprises on a wide range of matters, including formation, legal structures and governance. Laurel is also a member of the firm’s community-led housing team and in particular provides governance advice to community land trusts.

Laurel has written the following articles:

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Testimonials:

"Laurel Sleet was a hands-on solicitor who had direct professional knowledge of the charities and not-for-profit sector. She was exceptionally efficient, undertaking many tasks herself in order to streamline the process. She also provided templates for our use and drafted many forms to ensure our charity registration would be approved." (Legal 500)

 
 
 

Professional memberships:

Laurel is a member of the Charity Law Association and is the charity and education representative on the Leeds Junior Lawyers Division Committee.

 

 
 
 

Publications:

 

 
 
 

17 Apr 2024

Independent schools’ development: policies for navigating the modern fundraising landscape

Independent schools face fundraising challenges in a tough climate. Learn best practices for compliant and effective fundraising policies.

09 Apr 2024

Charities Act 2022: new provisions introduced

What do the latest provisions mean for your charity?

09 Apr 2024

Cohousing Series: Navigating the Planning System

This article is the latest in our cohousing series following our team member as she develops her own cohousing scheme.