About

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What people say about us:

Edwards Solicitors is the leading practice for charities and associated bodies in Northern Ireland ranked No 1 by Chambers UK for over 10 years with the the only leading band 1 solicitor, Sarah Burrows.

We represent many charities in Northern Ireland and further afield covering issues such as annual reporting, authorising transactions, changing a charity’s governing document, consents for charitable companies, general governance, making payments to trustees, mergers and closures, new powers for unincorporated charities, requesting a scheme, registration, religious designation, schools and charity registration, inquiries and charity tribunal proceedings. The team deals with daily queries relating to public benefit, private benefit, submitting annual monitoring returns, applications for consents and trustee personal liability. We also advise in relation to specialised services such as trustee & board training, group restructures, trading subsidiaries, joint ventures, mergers, serious incident reporting, charity fraud matters, safeguarding and charity property.

"Edwards & Co is the foremost firm in Northern Ireland for charity law. The firm is very commercially aware, providing clients with updates on changing aspects of the law."

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Chambers Review

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Charities - Northern Ireland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Edwards Solicitors is widely considered Northern Ireland's leading charity law practice. The firm's areas of specialisation include governance issues, mergers and restructurings, in addition to assisting with the attainment of charitable status. Edwards Solicitors caters to a clientele that includes charities working in mental healthcare, religion and social care. The team also offers expertise on statutory inquiries and regulatory matters.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sarah Burrows
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Sarah Burrows
Head of Charities
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Band 1
Sarah Burrows demonstrates an expansive skill set in relation to issues facing charities. She is particularly adept at advising on the establishment and registration of charities, as well as issues surrounding grants and endowments, governance and compliance matters.

We have found Sarah's support to be invaluable.

Sarah has an excellent knowledge of Charity Law in Northern Ireland and has the personality to deliver her expertise to her clients sometimes across complex issues.

Sarah is outstanding and a true expert in her field. She is committed to ensuring we receive the best possible results and provides us with comfort in complex situations.

Sarah is a wonderful guide, we value her expertise and wisdom highly.

Sarah's versatility and knowledge have allowed us to move forward with planning a successful future following a very turbulent time.

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Charities

Sarah Burrows
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Sarah Burrows
Head of Charities
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Band 1

Members

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Hannah Sloane

Sarah Burrows

Sarah Burrows

Head of Department

Clients

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Action Mental Health

Craigowen Housing Association

Northern Ireland Hospice

The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre)

Industries

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ben coms

charity sector

housing associations

not for profit

social enterprise

voluntary and community