One of the preeminent law firms in the North West for charities and not-for-profits, Brabners is regularly sought after by a range of charities for advice on charity registration, mergers, governance and policy, and fundraising. At the helm of the practice, Graeme Hughes specialises exclusively in charity law and has a wide-ranging practice. Imogen Trafford boasts a broad offering and advises on restructuring and reorganising charities, as well as setting up and closing charities.
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Key clients
- Wembley Stadium Foundation
- Wrexham AFC Foundation
- British Humanist Association
- Alder Hey Children’s Charity
- The Conservators of Ashdown Forest
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- The Guide Association Midlands
- Shaw Trust Limited
- National Football Museum
- The Charity Bank Ltd
- Manchester United Foundation
- Everton in the Community
Work highlights
Advising the Conservators of Ashdown Forest on a public project to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh.
Advising the trustees of Wembley Stadium Foundation on its governance.
Advising the trustees of Abbeyfield South Downs on its merger with Abbeyfield Crowborough.
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Practice head
Graeme Hughes
Other key lawyers
Imogen Trafford