Anderson Strathern has a distinguished team noted for its representation of educational and religious bodies, SCIOs and ALEOs on charity regulation, tax law and structuring mandates. The firm provides a multidisciplinary commercial offering able to assist with all manner of issues, from retail income generation to real estate projects and merger mandates. The team has a strong client base that includes higher education institutions and heritage organisations, as well as nature-related charities. The firm is also strong on employment, IP and data protection issues.

"The team provides clear and helpful advice on complex and sophisticated issues."

"The firm understands the teaching sector and gives pragmatic advice to deal with issues."

"The Anderson Strathern team have been extremely responsive and have dealt timeously with all issues."

"It's a professional organisation that knows exactly how to deliver for their clients."

"Anderson Strathern is a hugely experienced firm."

Anderson Strathern advised the University of the Highlands and Islands in the formation of a new college for tertiary education, merging the operations and transfer of students from Shetland College, the North Atlantic Fisheries College and Train Shetland.

Victoria Simpson is highly regarded for her experience across a range of commercial and corporate issues impacting the third sector. In addition to safeguarding and governance advice, she is well versed in restructuring matters and the setting up of SCIOs. She is head of the firm's charities department. "She has been a great source of advice, knowledge, support and legal expertise." "Victoria provides a high level of service with sound advice."

Gillian Harkness-McKinlay has a significant focus on the charities and social enterprise sector. She frequently assists clients with funding and contractual matters, as well as governance reviews. "Gillian was extremely prompt and timely with advice and support."