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, property disputes and transactions, international 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...
Strong specialist knowledge conveyed in ways that make sense, with a very can-do approach; looking at how to make something happen, rather than presenting the barriers that need to be overcome.
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 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...
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
Russell-Cooke has handled all of our issues professionally and flawlessly.
Charity law is a complex and specialist area of law and we always felt we were in safe hands.
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