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Charities and not-for-profits in the social impact sector share many of the same legal challenges as commercial organizations, but with an extra layer of regulatory oversight that comes with their special tax status. Miller Thomson’s Charities and Not-For-Profit Group operates one of the most sophisticated practices of its kind in Canada, providing voluntary sector organizations with creative and practical advice designed to meet their unique requirements.  


Our clients are a diverse group of charities, not-for-profits, associations, clubs, and religious congregations, but we take the same value-added approach to each one, catering to each organization’s individual needs.  

Whether advising on tax compliance strategies and structures for charities and non-profits operating across multiple jurisdictions, helping to secure and structure mission-related investments, or restructuring charities and non-profits to generate revenue from innovative sources, we have the specialized knowledge and experience needed to help organizations achieve a sustainable long-term advantage. 


With our comprehensive expertise and industry-specific insights, we empower charities and not-for-profits to navigate the complex legal landscape and achieve their objectives and goals seamlessly.  

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What the Team is Known For

Miller Thomson maintains a pre-eminent, nationwide charities/non-profits practice. With recognised lawyers in Toronto, Vancouver and Montréal, the law firm provides advice to clients on establishing charitable status, governance issues, capital campaigns and integrations, and is also experienced in complex tax structuring and audits carried out by the Canada Revenue Agency. The team also offers considerable depth of experience in handling government consultations on policy issues concerning the charitable and non-profit sector, as well as advising on social impact bonds. Its diverse array of clients includes healthcare institutions and religious organisations, as well as social and economic empowerment and support groups.

Strengths

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All of our issues or challenges have been handled in a very detailed and timely manner.

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The firm does an excellent job of considering all the facts in a situation.

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Miller Thomson manages very nuanced and complex pieces of work beautifully.

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Notable Practitioners

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Elena Hoffstein
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Elena Hoffstein
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Senior Statespeople

Elena Hoffstein is a Toronto-based charities lawyer who is particularly well-regarded for her expertise in tax and regulatory matters. She is also highly adept at handling both contentious and non-contentious estate litigation matters.

Elena is always available to talk through challenges and answer my questions.

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Susan Manwaring
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Susan Manwaring
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Susan Manwaring acts for a broad array of charities and non-profit organisations, including prestigious domestic and international foundations.

Susan provides solid, practical advice suited to our operating environment.

Susan brings a level of experience to matters that is second to none. She is practical and deeply knowledgeable about the charitable sector.

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Andrew Valentine
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Andrew Valentine
Head of Charities & Nonprofits
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Andrew Valentine is a respected lawyer with significant experience in not-for-profit and charity law. Based in Toronto, he heads Miller Thomson's social impact group and assists clients with gift planning, registration and compliance matters.

He takes critical steps to understand the client's needs and unique contexts and to partner with us to problem-solve critical and complex issues.

He is a valued advisor who understands the business and understands the sector.

Andrew is a very reliable and practical counsel. He partners well with internal counsel and understands the business realities of our work.

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Michael Blatchford
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Michael Blatchford
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Band 2

Michael Blatchford dedicates his practice to non-profit organisations, assisting clients with a broad range of matters covering structuring and regulation, as well as negotiating financing, property lease and commercial agreements. He is based in Vancouver.

Michael is knowledgeable and helps us get to where we want to go.

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Amanda Stacey
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Amanda Stacey
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Band 3
Amanda Stacey assists clients with an array of issues in the non-profit sector, covering regulation, governance, tax structuring and compliance, and dispute resolution. She divides her time between Vancouver and Toronto.
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David Tang
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David Tang
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Band 4

David Tang frequently acts for non-profit organisations in the real estate sector, advising on corporate governance and tax compliance. He is based in Toronto.

David is insightful and responsive.

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Sarah Fitzpatrick
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Sarah Fitzpatrick
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Up and Coming

Vancouver-based Sarah Fitzpatrick offers a range of experience in the charities and non-profit space, including with regard to the tax treatment of high-value charitable donations as well as in connection with general structuring concerns.

Sarah Fitzpatrick has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal acumen, combined with a practical sense of charity law.

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Elena Hoffstein
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Elena Hoffstein
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Senior Statespeople
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Susan Manwaring
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Susan Manwaring
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Band 1
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Andrew Valentine
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Andrew Valentine
Head of Charities & Nonprofits
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Michael Blatchford
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Michael Blatchford
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Band 2
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Amanda Stacey
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Amanda Stacey
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Band 3
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David Tang
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David Tang
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Sarah Fitzpatrick
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Sarah Fitzpatrick
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Up and Coming
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