Charity law and not for profit law
Understanding charity law
We know that no two charities are the same. That’s why we tailor our legal advice to your specific needs.
Recognised as one of the leading law firms advising charities in the UK, our specialist team works with hundreds of charities, ranging from household names such as the British Heart Foundation and UNICEF UK through to startups and local voluntary organisations.
How our charity law and not for profit law solicitors can help you
Our charity law team advises across the full spectrum of governance issues, mergers and restructurings, HR and employment, fundraising, data protection, charity property disputes and transactions, international charity structures and charity regulation, including Charity Commission investigations.
We can help you with:
- setting up a new charity
- negotiating a lease, employment or contractual agreements
- facilitating mergers
- fundraising campaigns
- service delivery contracts
- charity litigation
Philanthropy and charitable giving
If you would like to establish a family foundation or other philanthropic structure, we can guide you through the process of setting up and running a charity...
Charity employment law, safeguarding and personal data
Our charity employment lawyers are experts in their field. We’re regularly asked to speak on HR topics at third sector conferences and contribute to charity...
Charity disputes and charity litigation
Our charity solicitors work in collaboration with teams across the firm to resolve any difficulties arising throughout or at the end of a charity's life...
Setting up a charity and registration
Our charity solicitors are proud to help people create change in the world. There can be a lot to consider when setting up a new charity and...
Charity constitutions and governing documents
Every charity needs a governing document that is appropriate, up-to-date and legally-compliant. Whatever your charity’s structure, our expert charity...
Russell-Cooke distinguishes themselves from the others by always going the extra mile to make it work. Their "out of the box" approach is fascinating and they are very responsive.
Our approach
A more thoughtful and holistic approach to charity law
Our technical expertise is widely recognised. We advise charities with unusual governance structures, including charities governed by Acts of Parliament, and charities with complicated group structures.
We believe in a more thoughtful and holistic approach to law, with our team of governance, commercial, property and charity employment lawyers working together to provide a comprehensive service to our clients.
Charity governance and commercial
All charities need an up-to-date constitution and governance policies to enable trustees to manage their charity effectively and stay...
International charities and nonprofits
Our charity law and not for profit team specialises in advising...
Property for charities
Charities deal with property in a variety of ways, sometimes through relatively simple arrangements and sometimes through bespoke...
Schools and educational charities
Our charity law and non profit team increasingly advises both stated funded schools and independent...
Navigating equality law after the Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers
About our gender equality law services
Russell-Cooke’s gender equality law team provides expert guidance to clients navigating gender equality law following the For Woman Scotland judgment, which redefined how “sex” is interpreted under the Equality Act 2010.
We can advise you on your legal rights and obligations and on your organisation's existing policies, as well as managing risk and navigating challenging decisions around single-sex spaces and trans inclusion.
Gender equality law
Our gender equality law experts support individuals and organisations on issues including policy compliance, single-sex spaces, workplace disputes, and the impact of recent legislative developments...
Get in touch
If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our charity law solicitors by telephone on +44 (0)20 3826 7510 or complete our enquiry form.
Get to know our charity law and not for profit law team
The firm has one of the best charity teams in the business, with an impressive depth of experience and knowledge of the sector. On top of this, the firm has experts in a wide range of specialisations on which they can call when necessary.
The team is able to provide bespoke, timely and helpful advice on all aspects of the matter as well as support and reassurance.
Related insights
The latest news and insights from our charity law non profit team
16.10.2025
Russell-Cooke celebrates progress in Chambers UK 2026 rankings
02.10.2025
Russell-Cooke achieves new rankings in Legal 500 UK 2026
18.08.2025
The Data Use and Access Act—changes to the soft opt-in rules for charities explained
