Roger Waite
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Up and Coming : Charities
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Provided by Roger Waite
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Roger is a partner in the charities and philanthropy team at Withers where he specialises in all aspects of charity law. He advises charities, foundations and non-profits on governance, fundraising, regulatory issues, tax, restructuring and all other aspects of charity law. He advises on regulatory engagement with the Charity Commission and HMRC and has particular expertise helping charities which support the NHS and charities operating internationally as well as working on complex charity restructurings. He gives wide-ranging advice on personal philanthropy and specialises in advising family foundations. His clients include household name operational charities, grant-making foundations, individual philanthropists, corporate donors, fundraising organisations and non-profits.
Career
Joined Withers in 2011, then qualified in 2013. Roger is now a partner with the firm.
Professional Memberships
Charity Law Association
Publications
Roger is a regular speaker and contributor at meetings of NHS Charities Together delivering legal updates and training on a range of NHS and charity issues and regularly delivers a range of other training sessions and legal updates to charity groups and individual organisations.
Personal
Roger studied Modern History at Lincoln College, Oxford and has completed the Legal Practice Course at BPP, London.
Chambers Review
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Roger Waite is a partner in the London office of Withers and is a key part of the firm's charities team. He frequently supports charities on matters relating to governance, partnership and incorporations, in addition to providing advice on taxation and funding issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Roger is very clear in his communication and helpful with his advice."
"Roger provides clear, efficient and pragmatic advice. He is always focussed on finding a workable solution."
"Roger is very clear in his communication and helpful with his advice."
"Roger provides clear, efficient and pragmatic advice. He is always focussed on finding a workable solution."
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