Under the collective leadership of Rosamond McDowell, Martin Paisner and Neasa Coen, the ‘very knowledgeable, responsive and efficient team’ at Payne Hicks Beach LLP advises numerous charities as well as philanthropists, public institutions, and other not-for-profit organisations. Areas of focus span advising on constitutional arrangements, governance, investments, fundraising and tax mandates. The group is also experienced in advising on the management of charity disputes, and working with charities when facing regulatory intervention.
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‘The Charities and not-for-profit team have vast experience dealing with the sector and are able to advise clients effectively and efficiently.’
‘I worked very closely with Neasa Cohen regarding a charity registration and her experience was invaluable in negotiating the issues raised by the Charity Commission.’
‘It has put together an array of tremendously experienced and very able lawyers. They complement each other across a range of issues pertinent to modern and diverse charities. They can give other firms with charities teams a good run for their money.’
‘Neasa Coen stands out for her intellect. She listens, analyses and gives practical, commercial, yet firm advice. I value knowing that she is a lawyer with experience beyond not for profit, yet having amongst the deepest knowledge of charity law of many other leaders in the sector.’
‘We worked with Neasa Coen who specialises in charity law and the issue we engaged her with was an issue of governance. Her advice, competence, turnaround of prompt delivery and her professional skills were superb.’
‘The team have an enormous amount of knowledge within this area and always look to find sensible/helpful/cost efficient solutions to workstreams they are assigned. They are always readily available and ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner.’
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Rosamond McDowell; Martin Paisner; Neasa Coen