Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP’s primary focus is on high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth private clients’ needs, including philanthropy and charitable giving. In addition, under the direction of Jennifer Emms, the practice works with a number of large household name charities. Its charity practice is broad, covering the establishment and registration of operational and grant-making charities, through to advising on governance and conflicts of interest. It is also recommended for its work on mergers and serious incident reporting. Much of its work has an international dimension. Emma-Jane Weider is highly regarded and Ceris Gardner has been praised as a ‘giant of the charity world’.
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‘We have received excellent advice on aspects of charity law from MTG.’
‘Emma-Jane Weider has come back with very clear advice and worked to a tight timetable where needed.’
‘MTG is an industry leader in their charities and not-for-profit practice, both in providing advice in the UK context and also advice around global philanthropy.'
‘Ceris Gardner remains a luminary in the field of philanthropy. She is widely respected and sought out for her expertise, her leadership in the British non-profit sector, and her wise counsel on complex issues.’
‘They provide both expertise in not-for-profit and private matters and so have a commercial edge over other firms that may just focus on charities.’
‘Jennifer Emms has great attention to detail and availability, is very calm, and knows how to navigate complex issues.’
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Jennifer Emms
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Ceris Gardner; Emma-Jane Weider