Partner & Solicitor, Head Of Charities & Social Enterprise Team
CurrentJames is one of the South-West's leading charity and social enterprise law specialists, with over 25 years' experience of helping social purpose organisations achieve their aims and increase their impact. He leads Tozers' highly rated charities and social enterprise team, and acts for a wide range of charities and social enterprises ranging from local and regional charities through to national and international organisations. He also works with academy schools and independent schools. James specialises particularly in supporting sector organisations in relation to charity law compliance, governance and structure, corporate transactional issues, and commercial agreements. James and his team has recently advised on several significant charity mergers, collaborations and restructurings, several academy school conversions, and helped establish many new charities and social enterprises. He has also worked with many private sector businesses in helping them establish new corporate charitable foundations.He is recognised as a 'leader in his field' by Chambers UK legal directory on a UK-wide basis and as a 'leading individual' by the Legal 500 directory."James Evans is very responsive and provides excellent advice, in a timely and understandable fashion." Legal 500 2021"James Evans has expert understanding of the charity sector but also understanding of the challenges that charities face. His advice is always well thought through and pragmatic" Legal 500 2020"James Evans maintains an active client base across the South West who appreciate his client-focused and diligent advice....He goes above and beyond in helping provide the practical solutions to navigate the problem." Chambers 2019"Easy to talk with, explains things simply and has an excellent knowledge" Legal 500 2019A "highly experienced and specialist lawyer in the field of charity law, who looks after the interests of his clients in a caring and professional way." Chambers 2014
