Major Charity Appoints FJG LLP

A leading Colchester law firm has been appointed to act for one of the UK’s most prestigious and longest established charities.

Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP will now be advising the Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD) on all its legal requirements.  The charity which was founded in 1841 and has the Queen as its patron promotes the welfare and interests of deaf people whose first or preferred language is sign language.

Partner at Fisher Jones Greenwood, Mike Theeman said: “We are delighted to have been appointed as RAD’s solicitors and will be working and advising the charity on different issues including commercial property transactions, contracts, employment law, and charity legislation. It is a great honour to be working on behalf of such an important and worthwhile organisation.”

Fisher Jones Greenwood acts as legal advisor to a number of charities and faced stiff competition to get the RAD contract from other law firms in the Eastern region.

Tom Fenton, Chief Executive of RAD whose national headquarters are based at Tollgate, said: We were most impressed with the range of services offered by Fisher Jones Greenwood, their willingness to find flexible and cost effective ways of meeting our requirements and their evident desire to win our business. We are very much looking forward to working with their team.”

RAD offers a number of services for deaf people which include community development, employment, training, legal services, advocacy and sign language interpretation. The charity works closely with families, children, young people and ethnic minorities, as well as those with mental health issues and learning disabilities.  RAD can be contacted on 0845 688 2525.

 

[Photo of Mike Theeman, Fisher Jones Greenwood’s Partnership member and specialist in commercial property (left) and Tom Fenton, the Chief Executive of RAD (right) outside RAD’s headquarters in Tollgate.]