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Anderson Strathern

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Anderson Strathern‘s team advises domestic and international charity and non-profit clients hailing from the arts, education, and religious sectors, amongst others. Its workload includes advising on complex compliance and regulatory issues, and governance and structuring work, in addition to advising on community renewables projects. The practice is led by a team of three: charity regulation, compliance and governance expert Gillian Harkness-McKinlay, Victoria Simpson, who boasts over two decades of experience in charity law, and Audrey Cameron who focuses on public sector charities-related work. Key practitioner Caterina Capaldi specialises in advising third sector clients in particular. Rhona Delaney joined from Brodies LLP in mid-2025.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Victoria Simpson has demonstrated her vastly impressive knowledge of and expertise in Scottish charity law, by carrying out our mandate conscientiously, thoroughly and with clear command of this area - in addition to good humour and good will. Where appropriate, she has consulted with colleagues in corporate and real estate law in order to further substantiate the counsel we have received.'

  • ‘The team at AS are consistent. They are approachable and professional. I have found that they break down the issues into manageable elements and walk you through each item. If they don't know the answer then they have the backing of a large practice which means you get a quick answer to your issue.’

Key clients

  • National Trust for Scotland
  • University of The Highlands and Islands

Work highlights

Advised The National Trust for Scotland in respect of its acquisition of the assets and operations of the Willow Tea Rooms Trust SCIO and those of its subsidiary, Mackintosh at The Willow, thereby preserving an iconic Glasgow landmark and a key part of Glasgow’s Charles Rennie Mackintosh heritage.