Alan Gilfillan heads up the wide-ranging charities and not-for-profits offering at Gillespie Macandrew LLP. Noteworthy team members include Kevin Sturgeon who is a go-to for Community Asset Transfers and routinely acts for registered social landlords, employment specialist Fraser Vandal, and Margaret Day who is a key contact for churches seeking assistance with property acquisitions, disposals, and commercial leasing. Laura Kirkman assists charities with registration, reorganisations and mergers, corporate governance, and contractual matters. Former practice lead Lianne Lodge retired in December 2024.
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Key clients
- Mount Stuart Trust
- Blair Charitable Trust
- The Royal British Legion, Poppy Scotland, Lady Haig Poppy Factory
- Johnson & Johnson Foundation Scotland
- North Berwick Trust
- Eliza Haldane Wylie Fund
- Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh
- Kilchoan Melfort Trust
- Westhill Community Church
- Vine Trust
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Kevin Sturgeon
Practice head
Alan Gilfillan
Other key lawyers
Kevin Sturgeon; Fraser Vandal; Margaret Day; Laura Kirkman