LAWYER PROFILE

Sam Macdonald

UK 2026

Farrer & Co LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Charities

UK-wide

14 years ranked

Education: Institutions (Schools)

UK-wide

16 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Charities - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Sam Macdonald is a highly experienced adviser to a notable list of charities, including prominent education bodies. His practice includes corporate restructuring and charity establishment, while he also advises on governance frameworks, commercial partnerships and grant-making activities.

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Education: Institutions (Schools) - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Sam Macdonald regularly assists clients with the employment and data protection implications of school mergers and closures. He possesses particular experience in transactions involving charity law elements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Sam Macdonald is a legend of charity law.
CharitiesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Sam is a strong leader and expert in his field
CharitiesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Sam is very commercially aware and provides pragmatic advice on complex and detailed matters.
CharitiesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Sam remains our go-to for arcane contract law in education.
Education: Institutions (Schools)Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Sam Macdonald is a knowledgeable and wise counsel.
Education: Institutions (Schools)Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Sam Macdonald has tremendous subject knowledge and is a genuine pleasure to work with.
Education: Institutions (Schools)Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession