Russell-Cooke, Charities | Chambers UK Profile

About

Provided by Russell-Cooke

We can assist with any legal issues a charity or social business may face. Whether they are looking to set up a new charity, negotiate a new lease, employ staff or enter into any other contractual agreement, whether a merger, fundraising campaign or service delivery contract, our specialist charity lawyers are available to help. We pride ourselves on working proportionately and flexibly to provide the legal advice our clients require.

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Charities - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Russell-Cooke has a strong commercial offering with regard to restructuring, mergers, asset transfers, financing and property law. The firm is particularly adept at advising on governance and registration matters. The team advises prominent charities and social investment clients across several sectors including healthcare and heritage.

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Strengths

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I find Russell-Cooke to be extremely knowledgeable and responsive.

Charities respondent
UK

Russell-Cooke has handled all of our issues professionally and flawlessly.

Charities respondent
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I find Russell-Cooke to be extremely knowledgeable and responsive.

Charities respondent
UK

Russell-Cooke has handled all of our issues professionally and flawlessly.

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Notable Practitioners

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James Sinclair Taylor

Senior Statespeople

James Sinclair Taylor has extensive experience advising charities on governance, constitutional and regulatory issues. He frequently assists clients with the establishment of new charities, as well as contractual and funding matters.

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Andrew Studd

Band 2

Andrew Studd frequently advises charities on partnership agreements, including on commercial, funding and investment issues. He also assists with the review of governance structures and sensitive regulatory matters involving the Charity Commission.

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Chris Rowse

Band 3

Chris Rowse is particularly well versed in assisting charities with domestic and international collaborative projects, partnership agreements and funding arrangements. He has additional experience advising on governance and trustee issues and liaising with the Charity Commission.

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