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Morton Fraser MacRoberts

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Morton Fraser MacRoberts

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Charities - Scotland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Morton Fraser MacRoberts assists charities and public bodies as well as social enterprise organisations with all aspects of charity law and regulation. The team possesses further expertise in fundraising, tax, employment law and data protection issues affecting third sector organisations. The firm's clients include those in regulated sectors, such as health and social care charities.

Work Highlights

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  • Morton Fraser MacRoberts continues to be legal adviser to Scottish Gymnastics and has recently advised on governance, intellectual property and commercial contracts.

Strengths

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  • MFM has a team of experts who have the skills and knowledge for all aspects of advice requested by our organisation. MFM's service levels are excellent, as is their responsiveness.

    Charities respondentUK
  • MFM are incredibly supportive and understand what we need from them and when we need to get clarification. They are good at clarifying matters. The whole organisation was great with us.

    Charities respondentUK
  • The lawyers at MFM have always been really open and able to answer the questions we have. The main thing with them is they have been friendly and approachable.

    Charities respondentUK
  • Our organisation has worked with a couple of attorneys at the firm. One partner has been our go-to for many years and has a pragmatic approach to our charity issues, which we greatly appreciate.

    Charities respondentUK
  • Their advice is always excellent and well presented, and we hold strong relationships with a partner who provides strong advice.

    Charities respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Robin Fallas
    Band 2Robin Fallas

    Robin Fallas

    Robin Fallas regularly advises charities and social impact organisations on contractual, governance and regulatory issues. He has noteworthy experience assisting clients with charitable objectives focused on cultural advancement, community development, and health and wellbeing.

    • Robin is extremely generous with his time. He has great experience in the sector, is very approachable and is able to explain things in a really relatable manner.

      Charities respondentUK
  • Band 3Adrian Bell
    Band 3Adrian Bell

    Adrian Bell

    Adrian Bell is adept at assisting with governance issues affecting the third sector, as well as advising on the formation and registration of charities, foundations and social investment funds.

    • Adrian Bell has been a very valuable thought partner on Scottish charity requirements for our organisation, and we appreciate the thoughtful and pragmatic approach.

      Charities respondentUK
    • Adrian is very adept at explaining complex issues to lay audiences.

      Charities respondentUK
  • Associates to watchMelissa Hall
    Associates to watchMelissa Hall

    Melissa Hall

    Melissa Hall is a legal director with significant experience assisting clients in the third sector. She is particularly adept at advising on data protection mandates arising out of governance and marketing issues.

    • Melissa provided an excellent service to our organisation.

      Charities respondentUK
    • Melissa gives advice clients can implement. She gave me and my colleague a level of certainty.

      Charities respondentUK

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