Under the joint leadership of David Scott and Colin Howes, the ‘formidable’ team at Harbottle & Lewis LLP is highly regarded for its advice to corporate foundations, media-related fundraising charities, and subsidised arts organisations on a broad array of matters. The group is well-placed to advise high-net-worth individuals on their personal philanthropy, and often works with the firm’s reputation management group to assist clients facing public scrutiny. Howes and Scott have significant experience in advising charities on corporate, governance and taxation matters, and often act as trustees and board advisers to charities. May Delaney specialises in helping clients and founders to find the appropriate structure for their charitable giving, particularly where there is a US element.
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Testimonials
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‘This team has vast knowledge and experience which they're able to communicate in an easy to understand manner, and pragmatically apply to ensure a positive outcome.’
‘Katerina Capras combines a calm, thoughtful approach with a tenacious determination to achieve the best outcome. Her sharp intellect, deep legal knowledge, and patience not only make her exceptionally effective, but also a pleasure to work with.’
‘Recognised (and real) expertise in responding to the legal needs of charities.’
‘The team bring private client and charity expertise. They are entrepreneurial and can think outside the box.’
‘May Delaney is very personable and confident and one feels she has legal knowledge that she imparts wisely.’
‘Matthew Stephenson is diligent, prompt to respond and excellent at explaining legal technicalities to a lay person. He is always a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Southbank Centre
- The Lichfield Garrick Theatre
- Bard of Pittsburgh Theatre Company
- Second Stage
- We Imagine If
- The Talent Fund
- Rufford Foundation
- The Virgin Foundation (t/a Virgin Unite)
- The Wigmore Hall
- Screen Academy Foundation
- Film London
- Merky Foundation
Work highlights
Advising The Talent Fund on corporate, governance, commercial, employment and data protection matters.
Advising The Rufford Foundation on its cross-border grant giving arrangements, charity law and governance and employment matters.
Advised the Southbank Centre on charity law and governance matters.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
David Scott; Colin Howes
Other key lawyers
May Delaney; Katerina Capras; Matthew Stephenson