Partner
"...John Steel is noted for his “bright and
common-sense” approach to large farm and estate sales. He is also
accomplished on public rights of way and pollution
issues." (Chambers UK, A Client’s Guide to the Legal
Profession 2008)
"John Steel is experienced in dealing with agricultural
and landed estates matters, and is knowledgeable on public rights
of way, mineral abstraction and landfill and water pollution
bases." (Chambers UK 2007)
John joined the firm in 1973 and is highly
experienced in property matters, particularly for the education and
charity sectors. He is a charity trustee and advises schools
in the state and independent sectors, as well as further and higher
education institutions on governance issues, fundraising appeals
and all aspects of property projects.
John also deals with charity property
transactions, charity formations, incorporations, reinstatement
following striking off and mergers, constitutional issues and the
winding up of charities. He has been appointed a
Receiver/Manager for Charities by the Charity Commission and is a
member of the CLA.
