Chris Priestley
Partner
- Education: University of Edinburgh, LL.B (Hons) Law
- Admitted: England and Wales, 1994
- Languages spoken: French
- Year joined: 1996
- Year became partner: 2003
Overview
Chris has a wealth of experience in advising charities and social enterprises on their commercial projects, whether domestic or international. He also advises businesses working with charities as well as on the CSR or philanthropic initiatives.
He is particularly well known for his work on public private partnerships, including academies and other school projects, as well as advising charities on public service contracts.
Highlights
Chris advises National Lottery distributors and Department for Culture Media and Sport sponsored non-departmental public bodies including the UK Film Council.
He is currently advising on several academy projects, and is standing legal adviser to the College of Optometrists and CIPD. He regularly advises CRUK, Macmillan Cancer Support, the Tate and British Red Cross.
Publications and speaking engagements
Publications
Chris is responsible for the fundraising chapter of Tolley’s Charities Manual.
He writes a regular legal column in ‘Third Sector’ and the English legal notes section of ‘Whitakers’s Almanack.
Press Commentary
- And they all (CIOs) lived happily ever after? Charities Direct.com (November 2009)
- Courting the corporates - Third Sector magazine (July 2009)
- Iceland savers will struggle to challenge government decision, lawyers warn - Professional Fundraising magazine (July 2009)
Memberships
Charity Law Association.
On a personal note
Chris enjoys a good film when he is not cycling, swimming or learning to dive. He is a trustee of the St Giles Trust and stood as a candidate for Islington Council.
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