Charities

Robert Pearce KC is widely regarded as a leading silk for charity disputes as well as advisory work. His recent work includes advising trustees, charities and religious orders on issues as varied as constitutional matters and gifts in wills. He regularly advises and acts for the Charity Commission on high-profile issues and is routinely instructed by the Attorney General. Solicitors consistently approach him for advice on particularly complex questions.

Joshua Winfield is strongly focused on litigation but also conducts drafting and advisory work. He has particular experience advising religious charities. He regularly counsels on disputes over land and matters involving gifts in wills.

Josh Lewison has an excellent reputation for handling charities disputes, especially those with a private client angle or insolvency aspects. He is strong on matters concerning trustee issues and is an expert on maladministration of charities, discrimination cases and conflict of interest claims. He is also noted for his deft handling of charity matters that require commercial law expertise. On the non-contentious side, he is well experienced in matters surrounding the formation of charities and has advised charities looking to establish themselves.

Matthew Mills is a junior barrister who also teaches at Oxford University. He has a focus on charity law and particular experience of working with religious charities.

Thomas Dumont KC has a number of top charities as clients and is a sought-after litigator for disputes regarding trust analysis and tax exemption. He regularly handles inheritance disputes and represents national charities, educational institutions and executors.