LAWYER PROFILE

Kenneth Pinkerton

UK 2026

Brodies LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Charities

Scotland

5 years ranked

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About

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Career

Kenneth co-heads our Charities and Third Sector team. Kenneth specialises in charity law and governance, providing advice and guidance to charities and third sector organisations. Kenneth also works closely with individuals with philanthropic goals. His work in the area of charity law is extensive and includes the governance, establishment, merger and reorganisation of charities.

Kenneth's clients have included philanthropists, Royal Charter bodies, large umbrella membership bodies, family foundations, culture bodies and sports organisations. He has also worked on several high-profile governance cases involving the Scottish Charity Regulator. He is a member of the Charity Law Association.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Charities - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Head of the firm's charities and third sector team Kenneth Pinkerton is an experienced lawyer with a noteworthy track record of advising on mergers, governance matters and the establishment of new charities. He regularly assists both Scottish and UK charities, grant-giving trusts and local authorities.

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Strengths

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Kenneth is our key contact and is an extremely patient, knowledgeable and pragmatic individual who has become almost an extension of our internal team as a trusted colleague.
CharitiesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Kenneth is hugely accessible and very knowledgeable. He can explain complicated matters in simple terms.
CharitiesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
As the lead partner, he was very good to deal with, efficient and knowledgeable. I have no hesitation in recommending him.
CharitiesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Kenneth stands out from peers in his account management skills and his person-centred approach. I can't think of another who knows more on charity law and governance.
CharitiesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Kenneth is very considered, very calm and very good with trustees, which is an important element in charity work. He very quickly gained the trustees' trust.
CharitiesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession