Charities - UK-wide
What the team is known for
Maurice Turnor Gardner is known as a private client boutique firm specialising in philanthropy. The firm regularly advises international and domestic UHNWIs on charity vehicles, grant-giving, fundraising and philanthropic ventures. The team also counsels charities on management, governance, trustee and tax matters.
Strengths
"The team is very efficient, effective and great with clients."
"Its lawyers are experienced, knowledgeable, responsive and accessible."
"Maurice Turnor Gardner go the extra mile. They're thorough, diligent and professional."
"They were on top of all the relevant case law, guidelines and industry developments."
Work highlights
Maurice Turnor Gardner advised the former director of Kids Company in relation to disqualification proceedings issued against him on the basis of incompetence.
Notable practitioners
Ceris Gardner is especially well known for her advice to private clients on philanthropy matters. She additionally assists charities and their trustees with a range of questions, including governance and tax issues. "Ceris is the consummate professional. She has a very engaging demeanour, underpinned with a razor-sharp brain that can easily focus on the essential and discard the ephemeral."
Emma-Jane Weider advises private clients and charitable organisations on a range of issues. Her expertise spans trustee conflicts, Charity Commission queries and various commercial and reputational matters. "She has a great mind and is great on private client matters."