Lancaster Parr's principal, Rosie Parr, qualified
as a solicitor in 1979 and has many years' experience of advising
the charity and community sector. From 2003 to 2009 she was Head of
the Charities and Social Enterprise Unit in a "Top 50" UK law
firm.
She has been listed in Chambers' Guide to the UK
Legal Profession 2008 as a leading charities specialist with
"tremendous experience of the sector" who is "skilful, up-to-date
and really understands the client's position". Clients have
welcomed her "creative thinking" and "ability to explain
complicated matters with clarity".
Rosie also worked for over 20 years as a
company/commercial lawyer and in general legal practice. This broad
expertise enables her to provide clients with a strategic view and
specialist insight into the many legal issues encountered by
charities and community bodies.
Rosie is based in Somerset, near Bath. She is a
member of the Law Society and the Charity Law Association.
"Rosie Parr very quickly understood what we
were trying o achieve. Her expert advice, guidance and help has
moved our Society into the 21st century and it celebrates its 150th
anniversary safe in the knowledge that our legal affairs are being
handled in a very professional manner by someone who wants to be
involved and has the enthusiasm and determination to ensure that we
will be organising agricultural shows for another 150
years."
Sam Braddick, General Secretary,
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural
Society