United Kingdom - Scotland • Private client
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Charities and not-for-profit

Shepherd and Wedderburn

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The practice at Shepherd and Wedderburn is jointly steered by Malcolm Rust, Christopher McGill, Alexis Graham, Keith McLaren, and Gillian Campbell. The team frequently assists with matters concerning corporate and trustee governance, philanthropy, and formation and reorganisation of charities. The firm’s client roster includes ultra high-net-worth families and individuals, representative and regulatory bodies, and higher education institutions. Emma Read is another key contact in the team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Care and consistent personal attention to our charity. Long-serving team with deep support.’

  • ‘Loyalty to the client over decades. Keeping the service fresh and keeping us up to date with legal and administrative matters.'

  • 'Malcolm Rust is without a doubt one the leading experts in charity law in Scotland and provides an exemplary service. His expertise helps our charity to feel supported and ensures our governance is up to date.'

  • 'Good knowledge of the charity sector.'

  • ‘Friendly, helpful people. Always quick to respond. Knowledgeable and able to provide timely and insightful advice.’

  • 'Their attention to detail is exceptional, and they go above and beyond to ensure that their clients receive a level of service that surpasses just a simple fee-paying arrangement. In particular, their knowledge and expertise in the charity sector is truly outstanding.'

  • ‘Approachable, friendly, knowledgeable, and quick to respond.’

  • 'Trustworthy and reliable.'

Key clients

  • Scottish Council of Independent Schools

Lawyers

Practice head

Malcolm Rust; Christopher McGill; Alexis Graham; Keith McLaren; Gillian Campbell

Other key lawyers

Emma Read