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Chris Rowse

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Work Department

Charity and social business

Position

Chris is a partner in the charity and social business team.  He advises on all aspects of charity law, including governance, regulatory matters involving the Charity Commission, commercial arrangements, setting up charities fundraising and collaborations.

Chris provides strategic and practical advice and is empathetic to what his clients are seeking to achieve. He uses his knowledge of charity law and the sector to resolve complex issues.

Career

Chris trained and qualified at Withers LLP and worked in their charity and philanthropy team from 2007. He joined Russell-Cooke in 2014 and he became a partner in the charity and social business team in 2017.

Memberships

  • Member of Charity Law Association
  • Chair of the ‘Friends Group’ for a community open space in London

Education

Chris has a degree in law and history from Trinity Hall, Cambridge (2002)

Lawyer Rankings

London > Private client > Charities and not-for-profit

(Leading individuals)

Chris Rowse – Russell-Cooke LLP

The team at Russell-Cooke LLP is praised as ‘approachable, highly intelligent, efficient, and coordinated‘ and ‘work is done quickly and is well, informed by deep industry insight with a knack for finding resolution on even the most nuanced legal issue’. Led by Andrew Studd, the group is adept at advising on the establishment of new charities and on philanthropy issues, and continues to see an increase in work on regulatory interventions by the Charity Commission; it is also skilled at advising charities that have been created by Acts of Parliament and by Royal Charter. James Sinclair Taylor is a long-standing adviser to charities, social businesses and other not-for profits, while Chris Rowse continues to work with various high-profile clients. Pippa Garland advises charities from a wide range of sectors, and Carla Whalen was recently promoted to the partnership. At senior associate level, Gareth Roy is another name to note.

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