Barrister Alison Maclennan joins Harbottle & Lewis Charities Group

Harbottle & Lewis is delighted to announce that Alison Maclennan, previously a barrister with Radcliffe Chambers, is to join the firm as Head of the Charities Group. The firm is already well known for its work across the charity and voluntary sector and Alison's experience and expertise will enable it to expand its presence in the area. She will take up her new role on 15 September 2008.

Alison specialises in all aspects of the law relating to charities and associations, particularly in relation to trusts and estates, legacies, general commercial and contractual disputes, schemes and constitutional issues. Alison is a regular speaker at charity law conferences and seminars and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Charity Law Association. Additionally, she has published a number of articles and is author of Running a Charity and co-author of Blackstone's Guide to the Charities Act 2006.

Managing Partner, Glen Atchison, said: "We are delighted that Alison has agreed to join us. Alison has a first-class reputation as a senior lawyer advising clients in these areas. Her arrival is great news for our Charities Group and the firm. It follows a strategic decision to enhance the services Harbottle & Lewis provides to its private clients and not-for-profit clients."

Robert Porter, Consultant, commented: "I'm thrilled that Alison is joining the Group. She has extensive experience and an excellent reputation within the charity sector. With Alison on board, I'm confident that we'll be able to grow the practice further and I look forward to working with her."

Alison Maclennan said: "I am greatly looking forward to joining Harbottle & Lewis and aim to provide an excellent service to the existing and new charity clients of the firm. I particularly welcome the opportunity to experience first hand some of the exciting new projects and work being undertaken in the sector."

For further information, please contact Glen Atchison on 020 7667 5000.
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04/09/08

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