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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


16 Dec 2025
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A new Charity Governance Code: what does it mean for academy trusts?

The new Code was published at the end of October 2025.

11 Dec 2025
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Navigating financial promotions and public offers: key changes for co-operative and community benefit societies

Raising capital from the public? New rules for Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies.

10 Dec 2025
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Fresh evidence on witness credibility resulted in Tribunal decision being set aside

A reminder for employers that evidence disclosure is a key part of Tribunal proceedings.