Cleaver Fulton Rankin, Charities | Chambers UK Profile

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Provided by Cleaver Fulton Rankin

The Charities and Social Enterprises team at Cleaver Fulton Rankin is headed by Stephen Cross, offering broad experience in all aspects of law affecting Charities including but not limited to Company Law, Employment Law, Real Estate Law, Funding and Dispute Resolution and Corporate Governance.

The team’s expertise includes forming and registering charities; advising on charities’ constitutions and rules; restructuring of charities including mergers, asset transfers and transfers of engagements; corporate governance advice; advice on funding agreements and contracts; advising Directors/Trustees of charitable Companies and unincorporated associations and Trusts on their duties, liabilities and responsibilities; cy-prés schemes; trading activities; drafting Terms of Reference for Committees; advising on day-to-day operations and issues such as the regulatory, investigatory and enforcement powers of CCNI, charitable purposes and public benefit; property law issues, including business tenancies; mortgaging charitable property; employment contracts; HR policies and procedures; and TUPE advice.

Chambers Review

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Charities - Northern Ireland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cleaver Fulton Rankin has a recognised practice with a full charity law service and a strong client following among educational, religious, social care and benevolent fund organisations. Its solicitors advise on registration, governance, disputes and the charity law implications of general commercial activities. The firm offers clients the benefits of its employment, property and data protection expertise.

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Work Highlights

Cleaver Fulton Rankin represent Belfast Centre for Arts & Technology in their application for a charity registration with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

Strengths

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Communication from the department has been seamless and where there have been periods of absence within the team our organisation has always been notified and kept updated.

Charities respondent
UK

We were highly impressed by the depth of knowledge and efficiency demonstrated throughout the process. Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is commendable.

Charities respondent
UK

The firm has been more than capable to handle all aspects of our matter. The team has been excellent. Excellent responsiveness and superb understanding of our organisation.

Charities respondent
UK

I think the main strength was in the communication. We had a very positive experience with the firm.

Charities respondent
UK

The advice is provided with full recognition of the need to respond in a timely manner. There is a very helpful and open dialogue between the firm and ourselves so we feel listened to and guided.

Charities respondent
UK

Communication from the department has been seamless and where there have been periods of absence within the team our organisation has always been notified and kept updated.

Charities respondent
UK

We were highly impressed by the depth of knowledge and efficiency demonstrated throughout the process. Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is commendable.

Charities respondent
UK

The firm has been more than capable to handle all aspects of our matter. The team has been excellent. Excellent responsiveness and superb understanding of our organisation.

Charities respondent
UK

I think the main strength was in the communication. We had a very positive experience with the firm.

Charities respondent
UK

The advice is provided with full recognition of the need to respond in a timely manner. There is a very helpful and open dialogue between the firm and ourselves so we feel listened to and guided.

Charities respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Stephen Cross

Head of Charities

Band 2

Stephen Cross is noted for his work advising charities and other non-profits on complex finance matters.

He is a lovely, lovely man.

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Nathan Campbell

Star Associates

Nathan Campbell is an associate in Cleaver Fulton Rankin's charities team. He has noteworthy experience of advising both local and national charities on employment and governance issues.

Nathan’s professionalism, timely responses, and efficient follow-up emails are outstanding. His focus is firmly grounded in the legal aspects of our needs.

We had nothing but positive, reassuring and highly professional interactions with Nathan.

Nathan has demonstrated he has a wide range of knowledge and expertise and that coupled with his pragmatic approach gives us great confidence in the service provided.

Nathan is an extremely knowledgeable and efficient lawyer.

Nathan has been an excellent solicitor.

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