About

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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.

Chambers Review

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Charities - UK-wide

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Russell-Cooke represented Amnesty International UK in relation an application to intervene in the For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers case, which has been granted leave to appeal to the UK Supreme Court.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Studd
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Andrew Studd
2
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.

My experience of working with Andrew has been excellent throughout.

Andrew provided excellent and bespoke support and advice.

Chris Rowse
3
Chris Rowse
3
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.

Chris has supported us on a range of topics.

Chris is proactive, encyclopaedic with charity law, he simply gets what is needed and anticipates what we need before we know ourselves.

What I think has really impressed me is that he has got very good judgment. If someone needed a charity lawyer, Chris would be a good person to go to. He is a reassuring presence for clients.

Pippa Garland
U
Pippa Garland
U
Up and Coming

Pippa Garland is increasingly recognised for her broad charities expertise. She frequently advises on matters including governance and grant making.

Pippa's overall expertise in charity law and the coordination with the other members in the team, sets her apart from other lawyers.

Pippa is an outstanding lawyer. What sets her apart from her peers is her empathy and engagement with the case matter.

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Charities

Andrew Studd
2
Andrew Studd
2
Band 2
Chris Rowse
3
Chris Rowse
3
Band 3
Pippa Garland
U
Pippa Garland
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Andrew Small

Andrew Studd

Andrew Studd

Head of Department

Carla Whalen

Clare Garbett

Gareth Roy

Pippa Garland

Sukanya Ransford

Industries

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Charities

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