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What the Team is Known For

Moore Barlow provides a comprehensive range of advice for national and international charities. The team largely handles governance, transactional and structural matters, including areas such as fundraising, mergers, regulatory, property, registration and employment. Moore Barlow also has expertise in youth charities alongside regularly dealing with the Charity Commission. Another facet to the firm's practice is handling cross-border charity mandates.

Work Highlights

  • Moore Barlow secured the registration of the LIVE Trust, a new charity dedicated to supporting the future of the live music industry in the UK.

Strengths

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I was overwhelmed by the care and service the Charities department gave to us. They worked with us through each stage giving excellent advice on time and fitting the bill each time.

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An excellent charity team covering a number of specialist areas and with considerable experience of working with charities.

Charities respondent
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They have excellent knowledge of charities. We have worked with Moore Barlow for a number of years and they have got to know our organisation in depth.

Charities respondent
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Moore Barlow have been able to offer us timely and high quality advice. Their awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing our charity was a key point of strength when we appointed them.

Charities respondent
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They have always been quick to respond and their level of service has always been excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gordon Reid
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Gordon Reid
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Gordon Reid frequently assists charities with both transactional and contentious matters. He is also noted for his knowledge of governance and operational issues impacting third-sector organisations.

I have been very impressed with Gordon's client care and the team he has assembled.

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Paul Ridout
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Paul Ridout
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Paul Ridout is a lawyer in the charities team based in Moore Barlow's Guildford office. He regularly assists cultural, healthcare and faith-based charities on matters including governance and regulatory compliance. Ridout is particularly adept at advising on interactions with the Charity Commission and the CQC.

Paul gave helpful advice on a tricky historic abuse/reputational issue which we appreciated.

Paul has always provided the best level of advice and does so with a great understanding of our market and what we want to achieve.

Paul is an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. He is expert, responsive and a clear communicator always looking to add value.

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George Shepherd
George Shepherd
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George Shepherd is an associate who advises a range of clients including in the health and faith-based spaces, as well as traditional foundations and trusts. He handles mergers, governance reviews, incorporations and property transactions.

George is always keen to provide help and advice. He is professional and approachable in all the work we do together.

George is friendly and responsive, quick to find answers or help from colleagues. He has been clear, efficient and helpful. He understands us as a client and a charity.

George is very aware of the needs of the organisation and able to speak with wisdom and expertise on matters of key significance. He is personable and easy to work with.

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Gordon Reid
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Gordon Reid
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Paul Ridout
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Paul Ridout
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George Shepherd
George Shepherd
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