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Our ecclesiastical team advises on every kind of legal issue that churches may face.

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Ecclesiastical

Our ecclesiastical practice is the largest in the UK. We advise on every kind of issue that churches may face, including parish re-organisations, marriage law, appointment of clergy and the highly complex area of land and property.

The key areas in which we can help include:

We advise nine Church of England dioceses: London, Southwark, Canterbury, Rochester, Chelmsford and Europe and, through our Oxford office, the Diocese of Oxford, the Anglican Consultative Council and the Archbishop of Canterbury. We also advise the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Westminster and Diocese of Brentwood, together with thousands of parishes.

With our long experience we also understand the wider context - the unusual framework which makes church matters such a unique challenge for lawyers.

That experience means that we can deliver a fast, sympathetic and relevant service getting to the heart of the matter quickly and efficiently. With this long history, focused expertise and a clear commitment to clients, we play a full part in supporting the church communities of England and Wales.