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Broadfield Law LLP

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Recognised as one of the leading practices in the UK, Broadfield UK's (formerly BDB Pitmans) large charities team advises on significant and often difficult issues, including commercial contracts, constitutional and government issues, dispute resolution, employment, immigration, information law and data protection, incorporation, public affairs and regulatory issues.

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Charities - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Broadfield Law possesses substantial expertise in the area of charity regulation, particularly safeguarding, serious incident reporting and questions regarding political campaigning. The team is strong on mandates concerning funding and grant-making, with additional capabilities in providing commercial support on mergers and structuring issues. It is equipped to assist with matters relating to data protection and legacy disputes. Broadfield acts for a core client base of arts and heritage charities as well as health organisations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Broadfield Law has been advising The Physiological Society on its registration as a Royal Charter Body.

Strengths

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  • Broadfield Law was thorough and professional but also had to the ability to convey their points to non-lawyers. I very much appreciated that the team also had a sense of humour.

    Charities respondentUK

  • They have an ability to listen and fully understand the detail. Good relationship building with both charity trustees and overseas law firms. They respond quickly.

    Charities respondentUK

  • The firm is experienced and authoritative in dealing with a complex matter. It was handled expertly and efficiently.

    Charities respondentUK

  • Broadfield has a clear focus on charities. An excellent team, who are real specialists in their fields.

    Charities respondentUK

  • They have an in-depth knowledge and are able to communicate this clearly.

    Charities respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jonathan Brinsden
    Jonathan Brinsden

    Jonathan Brinsden

    Jonathan Brinsden has experience assisting well-known charities clients with a plethora of issues. His focus areas include complex commercial and regulatory matters concerning funding and partnerships, mergers and asset transfers. Brinsden is also well versed in matters involving the Charity Commission, such as whistle-blowing and serious incident reporting.

    • Jonathan is an excellent lawyer. He is hugely knowledgeable in his area of charity law and has extra credibility as a Trustee of a charity himself.

      Charities respondentUK

    • Jonathan provided high quality services from the start.

      Charities respondentUK

    • Jonathan has been our main legal partner for over 10 years and we have benefitted from his legal skill-set and acumen. He has provided a high level of service whilst also being very approachable.

      Charities respondentUK

    • Jonathan gave excellent support with a complex matter that needed very sensitive handling.

      Charities respondentUK
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  • Ben Brice
    Ben Brice

    Ben Brice

    Ben Brice regularly advises charities and not-for-profits on governance and financing matters, including mergers.

    • Ben showed great tenacity in seeing a complex case through to completion.

      Charities respondentUK
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