Charities
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
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(01483) 543210Chambers Review
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 acted for the Young Minds Trust in the development of its partnership agreement with M&S.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Moore Barlow has a great understanding of charity law. The firm has always been able to answer any queries and communicate with us in layman's terms."
"Moore Barlow has always been very responsive when we have needed advice, and we trust them to do the very best for our charity."
"Moore Barlow has a great understanding of charity law. The firm has always been able to answer any queries and communicate with us in layman's terms."
"Moore Barlow has always been very responsive when we have needed advice, and we trust them to do the very best for our charity."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Gordon is an excellent charities lawyer."
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 provides an exceptional service and consistently ensures that terms are legally sound and favourable to our organisation."
"Paul has always been very helpful and responsive to issues in a timely manner. His knowledge of charity law is very strong."
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's advice is timely and helpful."
"George understands the environment in which our organisation operates and recognises the key challenges, which enables him to provide tailored advice."
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