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JENNY EBBAGE
Jenny Ebbage joined Edwards & Co as a partner in November 2011.
She brings with her more than 20 years' experience as a practising solicitor and is regarded as the leader in the field of charity law in Northern Ireland.
She has worked on major charity transactions here including the creation of Age NI, following the merger of Age Concern NI and Help the Aged.
Her expertise also helped establish Volunteer Now, which was formed when eight local charitable undertakings were merged together.
She can also advise on housing association transfers of engagement.
Jenny has delivered a number of seminars on charity law and has presented evidence to the Assembly on the new Charities Act (NI) 2008.
She covers a wide range of legal issues for third sector organisations including the impact of the new Act, the formation and incorporation of charities, due diligence, social enterprise, collaborative working and all types of contracts.
Jenny also delivers training to a number of charities' boards of trustees - advising on their duties, liabilities and responsibilities.
Chambers UK says that Jenny, "...is invested in the charities sector and understands and respects the political and funding context."
Approachable and personable, Jenny is always happy to share her knowledge and insight with organisations of any size.
She also specialises in company and commercial law - skills that are recognised by both Chambers UK and Legal 500.
She has worked with small, local organisations as well as international household names on the formation of companies, the buying and selling of businesses, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, franchises, intellectual property, corporate governance, advice and contracts.
Clients describe her as, "...extremely helpful, friendly and unflappable when deals face difficulties..."
In her new role, she also plans to develop services for small businesses.
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