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Robert Sowerby

Email: robert.sowerby@wrigleys.co.uk

Telephone: 0113 204 1115

Office: Leeds

Position: Managing Associate

Areas of practice:

Robert qualified as a solicitor in 2014. Robert deals with a variety of property matters including acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant work, complex title investigation, land registration and asset management matters such as licences, wayleaves and easements.  Particular areas of specialism include charity property, ecclesiastical property and school property.  Robert acts for a wide range of clients including Church of England dioceses, single and multi-academy trusts, charities, landed estates and individuals.

Professional memberships:

Robert is a Dementia Friend and a member of the Ecclesiastical Law Society.

Publications:

Robert has written the following articles:

The DfE publishes Martyn’s Law guidance for education providers

Education and Skills Funding Agency to move to the Department for Education


06 Feb 2026
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Property law update: the compensation cliff edge

April 2026 rates revaluation and section 25 lease terminations.

05 Feb 2026
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New law makes it easier for charities to send email marketing – how can charities take advantage and should they?

The soft opt-in has come into effect, allowing charities to send e-marketing more easily. This article examines how charities might take advantage.

04 Feb 2026
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The cost of school uniforms: key changes schools must prepare for

Schools should act now to ensure compliance with the updated statutory guidance from September 2026.