Areas of practice:

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

Laurel advises charities and other social enterprises on a wide range of matters, including legal structures, governance, and winding up. In particular, Laurel advises on incorporations and charity registrations, mergers, amendments to governing documents, trustees’ duties, and interactions with the Charity Commission.

Professional memberships:

Laurel is a member of the Charity Law Association.

Publications:

Laurel has written the following articles:

Law Commission review of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act: what does it mean for charitable community benefit societies?

Charities Act 2022: new provisions introduced

Affordable models for community-led housing projects

Conversions between registered societies and companies

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)