LAW firm Blake Morgan, which has offices in Botley, has appointed experienced charity lawyer Ben Brice as a legal director.

Ben has more than 10 years’ experience advising on a wide range of charity law issues and associated commercial matters including governance, regulatory and constitutional issues, charity formation, registration and incorporation, intellectual property, data protection and contracts.

He will head a team of lawyers advising more than 500 charities and not-for-profit organisation in England and Wales.

Ben, who is a trustee of Cancer Support UK, said: "Blake Morgan has an excellent reputation in charity law and I am delighted to be joining a team of highly regarded charity experts.

"I very much look forward to working with its range of clients, from large charities with national and international influence, to locally focused or special purpose charities and being able to contribute to Blake Morgan's ongoing success."