‘Victoria Simpson is easy to deal with, offering well thought through advice in a calm, pleasant and easily understood way based on her considerable experience of working for charities and not-for-profit organisations.’

‘The charities team at Anderson Strathern have extensive experience in all charity matters and have been very helpful in relation to the charity governance considerations we have been dealing with.’

‘The individuals I have worked with at Anderson Strathern have been professional, well informed, responsive and friendly. They have been contactable via telephone, email and video call and have made the transition to working with a new law firm during remote working and COVID remarkably easy. Victoria Simpson at AS has provided an excellent service during this transition period.’

‘The individuals we dealt with were exceptionally helpful, professional at all times and quick to respond to communications. They provided clear advice and feedback on the work we required, and worked well with our team to get the finer details finalised.’

‘Excellent understanding of the independent schools sector. Very responsive, pragmatic and practical advice.’

‘The firm provides an integrated service, drawing on various disciplines as required. the service provision is well managed by the senior relationship manager.’

‘The Anderson Strathern practice exhibits and high degree of collaboration between teams. This ensures an individual with the most appropriate skills and experience is allocated to specific tasks.’

‘I have found all the individuals I have worked with approachable and helpful. My lead contact Victoria Simpson has gone out of her way on several occasions to assist with our issues.’

‘This practice provides a professional and comprehensive service which is tailored to the third sector user.’

‘Their depth of knowledge across different fields is extensive.’

‘They are to be commended for their appetite and willingness to learn more about how the sector operates which in turn enhances the services they provide.’

‘They provided the most flexible, knowledgeable and efficient service . They showed a clear understanding of the complexities of the organisation they were working for and with. It was done with consideration and innovation.’

‘Marion Davis is an outstanding lawyer with a clear understanding of the sector having spent some time on secondment at OSCR.’

‘BTO’s charities team has extensive knowledge and experience of charity regulation and OSCR’s requirements and regulatory roles.’

‘BTO’s employment team provide first-class advice on employment issues alongside the charities team where employment law, governance and charities issues all intersect.’

‘Marion Davis is quick to respond, often accommodating a request for a Teams meeting or phone call on short notice and following up with written advice where required.’

‘Responsiveness, attention to detail and in-depth knowledge’

‘Lianne Lodge Head of Charities – Lianne really understands the challenges facing charities, is thoughtful in her responses to queries and always puts the needs of the client first’

‘I have worked with Lianne Lodge on a number of occasions on issues relating to different charities. Lianne is not only knowledgeable and supportive, she is very willing to work in partnership so that I will undertake some of the more detailed on the ground tasks and she undertakes the high-level legal support, thus significantly reducing the costs to the client but also increasing assurance for the charity and its trustees, and any regulators involved.’

‘Gillespie Macandrew provide great support and expertise to charities and voluntary organisations in Scotland, through the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations’ free legal advice service. Their knowledge in all aspects of setting up and running a charity has proved invaluable for voluntary organisations across Scotland.’

‘Lianne Lodge is an outstanding advocate for the charitable sector with a wide knowledge and understanding of governance and the day-to-day challenges of charitable trustees. She is down to earth and approachable, and very easy to work with. Also a great speaker and trainer, she has provided consistent and valuable advice to organisations large and small across Scotland.’

‘My experience with the team has been exceptional. I have witnessed how partners and trainees are working cohesively to achieve team goals and how through these processes their relationship to one and other remains equitable, efficient and generative. It is an absolute pleasure to work with their team. All of which have provided detailed help and legal assistance to our fledgling organisation throughout its formation as sottish charity.’

‘Through this partner, GM have provided help in establishing all areas of my organisations governance, have assisted in communications with regulating bodies, given support in-kind and provided recommendations to insurers and accountancy firms and red flag actions that could have put me in legal jeopardy; all of which have proven to be of the highest standard.’

‘Through the quality of work provided I am confident the foundations of my organisation are providing my employees with protection and that we are taken seriously as we start to negotiate new business relationships in Scotland. I trust this partner and am very grateful for all they have done for our charity.’

‘MacRoberts offers a genuine client-centred approach, offering flexibility and a pragmatic approach to its work for this client.’

‘The team draws on the strengths of all team members and the level of professional supervision and oversight involved creates confidence in advice and guidance.’

‘The occasional Third Sector briefings that they offer are an excellent added value feature of this firm.’

‘Valerie Armstrong-Surgenor’s advice and guidance on Board Governance matters is always excellent and a delivered with a good blend of common sense pragmatism while ensuring compliance with all regulatory frameworks.’ 

‘The MacRoberts Charities team is an outstandingly committed group of professionals with legal knowledge grounded with real-life understanding of the challenges faced by those in the not-for-profit sector.’

‘Their accomplished professionalism in advising charities is tempered with an authentic dedication to supporting individuals and organisations to deliver public good.’

‘Valerie Armstrong-Surgenor’s expertise across safeguarding, data protection and fundraising is incredibly useful in addressing major external challenges for charity operations.’

‘Valerie Armstrong-Surgenor’s friendly, direct and authoritative style means advice is clear, comprehensive and concise, especially for clients who value straightforward guidance.’

‘I cannot speak too highly of the professional standards, thoroughness, efficiency and effectiveness.’

‘Christopher McGill has been a pleasure to work with – very responsive to our needs, quickly grasped complex issues and provided thoughtful, pragmatic and useful advice.’

‘Highly professional but friendly service.’

;They take a genuine interest in what we’re all about. Always respond quickly to queries.’

‘The team at Shepherd and Wedderburn take great care to ensure not only that we align with our legal obligations (a given) but with best practice in the sector.’

‘For a charity that requires to fund raise and retain the trust of its donors, reputation is of real importance. Being able to show that we are following the highest standards helps. Furthermore, at a time when income streams have been badly affected by COVID, being able to call on the expertise of a team with a deep understanding of the issues impacting on the sector (and the solutions that others have tried) has been of real help.’

‘Malcolm Rust is superb at providing clear and cogent advice in a manner that really helps the Board of Trustees make decisions.’ 

‘The Charities and not for profit team are very experienced. I have found them to be very technically able. They are solution based, if an issue arises, they will come up with solutions to resolve the issue.’

‘TC Young have a long-standing, collaborative and fully supportive relationship with our business.’

‘Managing partner Andrew Cowan is an exceptionally dedicated and trusted friend of our business.’

‘TC Young have in my recent and longer term experience provided professional, thoughtful and innovative advice and assistance to charities and third sector organisations.’

‘Mark Ewing and Jacqui Baynham are approachable and helpful.’

‘Mark Ewing and Jacqui Baynham are always available to answer any questions or queries that arise quickly. They provide an excellent legal service.’

‘Partners and staff always friendly and helpful. Trusted relationships easy to establish. Commissions completed timeously.’ 

‘Their advice is always measured, pragmatic and underpinned by their wealth of experience and expertise in dealing with social housing legal issues.’

‘We have worked with the team at TC Young for almost 5 years and they are highly professional, helpful, supportive and provide guidance and support when it is needed.’