Stories

Stories of how we have worked with our clients to improve lives, communities and society…

Housing

A new approach to tackling homelessness

Supporting Great Places Housing Group to place homeless people into permanent accommodation.

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Managing rents for now and the future

Helping the NHF balance the needs of current tenants and maintain affordable homes.

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Helping our clients navigate new fire safety law

We have used our combined expertise to help housing providers protect their residents.

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An effective way to deal with anti-social behaviour

We helped Redditch Borough Council deal with a problem tenant to improve the lives of local residents.

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Helping a housing charity modernise its governance arrangements

The Abbeyfield Society wanted to change how their organisation worked, so they asked us to step in.

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Enhancing public services

Robust contracting for sustainable infrastructure

Our expertise helped two local authorities negotiate a billion-pound contract.

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Paving the way for two new unitary councils

We advised on transferring Cumbria’s services under the local government reorganisation.

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Streamlining leases for Smithfield market traders

We helped Birmingham City Council lay the groundwork for a major redevelopment of the area.

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Supporting individuals in crisis

Making a difference through our charity partnerships

We have a number of strategic partnerships with organisations that share our purpose and values.

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Enabling an eminent surgeon to return to the job he loves

Mr Mohammed Belal became the UK’s first surgeon to perform an operation after being paralysed.

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Maintaining independence with dementia

Thanks to our clear financial management, Susan is able to live in her own home once again.

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Keeping fees and feelings under control

We helped our client avoid unnecessary legal fees and reach a fair settlement during divorce.

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Supporting a father facing false allegations

Thanks to our support, a father can live without damaging labels and spend quality time with his child.

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Keeping family property out of a divorce

We helped a family hold on to what was rightfully theirs during a difficult divorce settlement.

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Charities

Working together to continue a legacy

Stewards Company manage the JW Laing Trust which has transformed lives over the last 100 years.

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Helping an entrepreneur navigate charity law

Supporting disadvantaged young people by awarding generous grants.

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Creating an iconic monument

The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer will be 169ft – over twice the size of the Angel of the North.

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Climate change

Managing risks while protecting biodiversity

We’re creating a legal framework for Kent Wildlife Trust as they implement their ash dieback policy.

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How to turn money into planet-protecting measures

When the Nene Rivers Trust secured vital funding, they turned to us for support in allocating money.

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Better business

Giving up our time to make a difference

From volunteering to events for our chosen charities, Social purpose is at the heart of everything we do.

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How employee ownership transforms businesses

We helped Fitzgerald Contractors become employee-owned.

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Showing children the possibilities in law firms

Partnering with schools to improve social mobility.

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Creating a safe space for important conversations

Guiding equality, diversity and inclusivity progression that fits the world we live in.

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Can fans help protect the future of football?

We’re working in partnership with the FSA to promote sustainable community ownership of local clubs.

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Helping launch a new law firm for a better world

When Good Law Project asked for our support, we knew their ambitions were aligned with our values.

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Housing

A new approach to tackling homelessness

Managing rents for now and the future

Helping our clients navigate new fire safety law

An effective way to deal with anti-social behaviour

Helping a housing charity modernise its governance arrangements

Enhancing public services

Robust contracting for sustainable infrastructure

Paving the way for two new unitary councils

Streamlining leases for Smithfield market traders

Supporting individuals in crisis

Making a difference through our charity partnerships

Enabling an eminent surgeon to return to the job he loves

Maintaining independence with dementia

Keeping fees and feelings under control

Supporting a father facing false allegations

Keeping family property out of a divorce

Charities

Working together to continue a legacy

Helping an entrepreneur navigate charity law

Creating an iconic monument

Climate change

Managing risks while protecting biodiversity

How to turn money into planet-protecting measures

Better business

Giving up our time to make a difference

How employee ownership transforms businesses

Showing children the possibilities in law firms

Creating a safe space for important conversations

Can fans help protect the future of football?

Helping launch a new law firm for a better world