Birketts LLP‘s dedicated charities and not-for-profit practice is accomplished across the range of work in the area, with particular prowess in advising Royal Charter charities, learned societies, and large membership charities. These have all been areas of recent growth for the team, as well as philanthropy for high-net-worth clients and corporates looking to set up charitable foundations. At the head of the department, ’outstanding charity lawyer’ Liz Brownsell has recently acted for well-known clients including Amnesty International and The UK Cyber Security Council. Her team includes Jennifer Marley, Louisa Saunders and Amy Austin.
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‘The team is a well-valued part of the relationship. They provide the legal position and how we as a charity might practically implement what is needed.’
‘The team combines pragmatism with an unsurpassed level of technical expertise.’
Key clients
- Addenbrookes Charitable Trust
- Amnesty International
Work highlights
Advised Barnardo’s on changes to its membership structure to achieve its objective of improving engagement with stakeholders and beneficiaries.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Liz Brownsell
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Marley; Louisa Saunders; Amy Austin