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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


27 Nov 2025
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Almshouse charities – trustee duties and incorporation

We look at the legal duties of almshouse charity trustees when moving to an incorporated structure.

26 Nov 2025
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Unpacking the social care means test

Disability related expenditure – what is it and why is it important?

25 Nov 2025
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What goes up, might come down; the end of upwards only rent reviews?

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill could bring about a major change for commercial lettings.