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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Charities & Nonprofits

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


Gardiner Roberts LLP

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About

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Non-profit and charitable organizations work hard every day to serve the public, support their members, and make valuable contributions to Canadian society. The Non-Profit and Charities Group at Gardiner Roberts understands the sector’s unique strengths and challenges and efficiently advises our clients on all their legal needs, including regulatory regime changes, tax compliance, governance reviews/restructuring, and commercial transactions.

The Non-Profit and Charities Group represents a wide range of local, regional, and national organizations, including universities, colleges and schools; hospitals and health research and support organizations; social services agencies; environmental groups; religious organizations; trade and professional associations; cultural and sports organizations; governmental and quasi-governmental agencies; and public and private philanthropic foundations.

Our team is committed to the sector, both in the office and out of it, sitting on boards of charitable organizations, volunteering with industry associations, advocating on behalf of the sector, and teaching charity and not-for-profit law at a law school in southern Ontario.

Chambers Review

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Charities & Nonprofits - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Gardiner Roberts is a Toronto-based firm with exceptional breadth in the charities and non-profits sector. The team regularly acts on the establishment of charities, tax requirements and fundraising matters. With a client base that includes universities, hospitals and environmental groups, the firm is an adept provider of non-profit advisory work.

Strengths

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  • Gardiner Roberts does an amazing job. The firm offers good counsel no matter how complex the job might be. The team is always available when we need them.

    Charities & Nonprofits respondentCanada
  • Gardiner Roberts provides expedient turnaround times while maintaining thorough responses.

    Charities & Nonprofits respondentCanada
  • Gardiner Roberts has great institutional background knowledge and gives us great advice. The team also provides a great client service experience.

    Charities & Nonprofits respondentCanada
  • Gardiner Roberts demonstrates knowledge of our business and expresses curiosity to learn more, leading to a better level of service and stronger insights.

    Charities & Nonprofits respondentCanada
  • We are very happy with the work and service Gardiner Roberts provides. We always feel prioritised. The firm is excellent.

    Charities & Nonprofits respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleClifford Goldfarb
    Senior StatespeopleClifford Goldfarb

    Clifford Goldfarb

    Clifford Goldfarb is an experienced Toronto-based lawyer who is known for his vast experience acting for not-for-profit organisations and charities. He regularly assists his clients with a broad range of matters, such as corporate governance and employment law.

    • Clifford has memory that is invaluable.

      Charities & Nonprofits respondentCanada
  • Band 3Heather Keachie
    Band 3Heather Keachie

    Heather Keachie

    Heather Keachie regularly assists clients with corporate structuring and governance matters. Based in Toronto, she also assists with issues relating to regulatory compliance and property.

    • I am very satisfied with Heather's expertise and service.

      Charities & Nonprofits respondentCanada
    • Heather has excellent knowledge.

      Charities & Nonprofits respondentCanada
    • Heather provides a strong level of service and professionalism. She displays excellent leadership in providing us with robust, defensible, commercial advice.

      Charities & Nonprofits respondentCanada
    • Heather is extremely responsive and thorough.
      Charities & Nonprofits respondentCanada

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