Charity law and not for profit law

We know that no two charities are the same. That’s why we tailor our legal advice to your specific needs.

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
Charitable giving and foundations

Charitable giving and foundations

We assist individuals and organisations in aligning their charitable giving with their values to positively impact the world, whether through establishing...

Charity litigation

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

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...

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.
The Legal 500 (2025)

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 employment law

Employment law and HR for charities

The charity and social business team's employment specialists provide solutions to help you manage your workforce, from advice on contracts and...

Governance and commercial

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...

Get in touch

If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our charity law solicitors by email, 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

Meet our dedicated charity law and not for profit law team, committed to providing expert guidance and support for your legal needs.


Russell-Cooke has handled all of our issues professionally and flawlessly.
Chambers UK (2025)
Charity law is a complex and specialist area of law and we always felt we were in safe hands.
Charity law client

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