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Our charities team is committed to assisting charities and third sector bodies, social enterprises, public sector related charities, and individuals and companies.


We understand that every charitable, social and philanthropic goal is different, and charities vary in size, structure and purpose. Taking all of that into account, we tailor our services to meet the individual needs of each client – whether complex or relatively simple.

With the backing of Scotland's largest resource of legal experts, our support extends to the full range of legal and governance advice such as structures and set-up, training, contracts and employment matters, through to regulatory compliance relating to bodies such as OSCR, HMRC, Care Inspectorate and the Gambling Commission. 

We also advise on collaboration and mergers, funding and fundraising, intellectual property, social finance, lending and investment, philanthropy and estate planning, including legacy advice and taxation, and real estate projects.


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Charities - Scotland

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What the Team is Known For

Brodies LLP provides charities with a full-service offering, acting on a wide range of legal issues, including corporate and tax law advice. The team advises clients on the regulatory and governance aspects of charity law and assists with investigations by the Charity Commission. The firm also supports clients with commercial issues, including M&A, property and employment law issues. Brodies' wide-ranging client base includes grant-giving foundations and youth organisations, as well as animal welfare and healthcare charities.

Work Highlights

  • Brodies advised the University of Edinburgh on a range of charity law matters.

Strengths

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Brodies have a good handle on charity law and have given great assurance in the issues we've presented. Brodies are very commercially aware and bring their knowledge of the sector to bear.

Charities respondent
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Brodies' charity team have been extremely responsive and are very knowledgeable on their subject matter and area of expertise. They have a solutions-focused approach and navigate complex challenges.

Charities respondent
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Brodies have an in-depth understanding of charity law and the sector, with ability to scale and tailor advice as appropriate.

Charities respondent
UK

We've had positive engagement at various levels from associate to partner. They provide ease of communication and clarity in written advice, and the speed of their follow-up actions is excellent.

Charities respondent
UK

The whole team at Brodies are exceptional. They are proactive and responsive, and take the time to listen and truly understand the matter at hand to offer practical and valuable advice.

Charities respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Kenneth Pinkerton
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Kenneth Pinkerton
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Co-head of the firm's charities and third sector team Kenneth Pinkerton is an experienced lawyer with a noteworthy track record of advising on mergers, governance matters and the establishment of new charities. He regularly assists both Scottish and UK charities, grant-giving trusts and local authorities.

Kenneth is our key contact and is an extremely patient, knowledgeable and pragmatic individual who has become almost an extension of our internal team as a trusted colleague.

Kenneth is hugely accessible and very knowledgeable. He can explain complicated matters in simple terms.

As the lead partner, he was very good to deal with, efficient and knowledgeable. I have no hesitation in recommending him.

Kenneth stands out from peers in his account management skills and his person-centred approach. I can't think of another who knows more on charity law and governance.

Kenneth is very considered, very calm and very good with trustees, which is an important element in charity work. He very quickly gained the trustees' trust.

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