Ecclesiastical
Winckworth Sherwood is the largest ecclesiastical law practice in England and Wales. Having worked in this area for more than a century we have an unrivalled understanding of the issues that ecclesiastical clients face.
The key areas in which we can help include:
- Ecclesiastical law
- Constitutional matters
- Property
- Employment
- Litigation
“The sizeable ecclesiastical practice at Winckworth Sherwood packs a punch, fielding four talented advisers in John Rees, Paul Morris, Owen Carew-Jones, and Brian Hood, who between them cover the full remit required by the church, from parish reorganisations to marriage law and complex property matters. The team advises six Church of England dioceses, the Anglican Consultative Council and the Archbishop of Canterbury.” Legal 500, 2007-08
“Winckworth Sherwood’s ecclesiastically focused work extends beyond the Church of England, with which it has excellent connections, to encompass religious charities and other churches; a key client is the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Westminster.” Legal 500, 2007-08
For further information please contact Paul Morris, John Rees (Oxford), Brian Hood (Chelmsford) or Owen Carew Jones.
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