Charities - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP acts for educational and health charities as well as professional associations on modernisation, governance and regulatory matters. The team offers cross-disciplinary assistance on sponsorship, donations and fund-raising, tax issues and pension matters. The firm is noted for the strength of its advice on commercial transactions and asset transfers.
Strengths
"The Shepherd and Wedderburn team is responsive and pragmatic."
Notable Practitioners
Chris McGill is a partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn who advises his charitable clients on governance, constitutional and regulatory matters. His clients include high-profile faith-based organisations and foundations.
Malcolm Rust frequently assists an array of charities with governance arrangements, constitutional reviews and the transfer of assets. He has additional experience in dealing with contentious issues. "Malcolm is an outstanding advocate and expert in the not-for-profit area."
