Charity law can be a complex area. We are here to make the legal and governance processes as smooth as possible, so that you can focus on the charitable work that inspired you in the first place.
We are ranked as a Band 1 firm for Charities and Not-For-Profit work in the Legal 500 - you can be sure you are getting pragmatic, commercially-focused advice from lawyers who know the sector inside out.
Our Charities and Not-For-Profit team has extensive experience advising charities of all types, and corporates on their corporate foundations and their interaction with the sector. We are able to bring a wide range of knowledge of the charity and not-for-profit sector.
We can provide comprehensive advice to you on compliance with charity law, establishing innovative collaborations in the sector and leveraging your brand and profile. Our lawyers are in regular contact with the Charity Commission and other regulatory bodies so have a keen grasp of the regulatory landscape.
In addition to our domestic charity law knowledge and experience, we are part of a seamlessly networked global law firm, and can bring in support from our colleagues overseas if your charitable activities are international in nature.
From establishing your charity or not-for-profit project in the first place, to advising on issues around governance structures, reporting requirements, collaborations and tax, we’ll steer you through all the legal obstacles you may face to enable you to achieve your objectives.