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Michael Blatchford

Vancouver, Canada

Canada Guide 2022

Ranked in 1 departments

Ranked in : Charities/Non-profits

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Charities/Non-profits - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Michael Blatchford dedicates his practice to not-for-profit organisations, assisting clients with a broad range of matters covering structuring and regulation, as well as negotiating financing, property lease and commercial agreements. He is based in Vancouver.
"Michael Blatchford's rapport and guidance was outstanding at all times." "His counsel is brilliant and practical, and the service delivery always timely and responsive."

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Michael Blatchford works with charities, not-for-profit organizations, associations, clubs, social enterprises and other entities in the voluntary sector and advises on all aspects of their operations and governance, helping them to effectively carry out their programs while complying with regulatory obligations.

Mr. Blatchford's clients include registered charities and non-profit organizations in every area, from healthcare, education and social services to arts and culture, environmental and recreation and athletics. He also assists professional bodies, associations, clubs and religious and faith-based organizations. Mr. Blatchford advises these clients on governance, meetings, fundraising and tax matters, as well as legal compliance. He represents organizations in their dealings with regulators, including the Canada Revenue Agency. He advises on fundraising and receipting issues for charities and has helped numerous charities carry out their work abroad. He also provides advice to charities and not-for-profit organizations that carry on a social enterprise or other revenue-generating activities.