Charities
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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(020) 7405 6566About
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We can assist with any legal issues a charity or social business may face. Whether they are looking to set up a new charity, negotiate a new lease, employ staff or enter into any other contractual agreement, whether a merger, fundraising campaign or service delivery contract, our specialist charity lawyers are available to help. We pride ourselves on working proportionately and flexibly to provide the legal advice our clients require.
Chambers Review
Russell-Cooke has a strong commercial offering with regard to restructuring, mergers, asset transfers, financing and property law. The firm is particularly adept at advising on governance and registration matters. The team advises prominent charities and social investment clients across several sectors including healthcare and heritage.
Strengths
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"Russell-Cooke has handled all of our issues professionally and flawlessly."
"I find Russell-Cooke to be extremely knowledgeable and responsive."
"Russell-Cooke has handled all of our issues professionally and flawlessly."
"I find Russell-Cooke to be extremely knowledgeable and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
James Sinclair Taylor has extensive experience advising charities on governance, constitutional and regulatory issues. He frequently assists clients with the establishment of new charities, as well as contractual and funding matters.
Andrew Studd frequently advises charities on partnership agreements, including on commercial, funding and investment issues. He also assists with the review of governance structures and sensitive regulatory matters involving the Charity Commission.
Chris Rowse is particularly well versed in assisting charities with domestic and international collaborative projects, partnership agreements and funding arrangements. He has additional experience advising on governance and trustee issues and liaising with the Charity Commission.
Pippa Garland is increasingly recognised for her broad charities expertise. She frequently advises on matters including governance and grant making.
Ranked Lawyers at
Russell-Cooke
UK-wide
Members
Provided by Russell-Cooke
Andrew Small
Head of Department
Carla Whalen
Clare Garbett
Gareth Roy
Pippa Garland
Sukanya Ransford
Industries
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Charities
Not-for-profit