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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


19 Jan 2026
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Key issues from the November 2025 Budget for EOTs and owners selling to EOTs

Now that the dust has settled a little it is possible to understand how the Budget will affect new EOTs and business owners.

14 Jan 2026
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Court of Appeal decision on permanent exclusion from school for serious one-off incident

Decision highlights the need for consistent school policies in line with the statutory exclusions guidance.

08 Jan 2026
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Unpacking the Social Care Means Test

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