Charles Russell Speechlys LLP’s charities team has expertise that spans the full range of charity law and legacy disputes, as well as property, construction, employment and corporate issues. Julia Cox leads the team and has extensive experience dealing with the Charity Commission, handling trustee liability issues and incorporations. Co-head Ian Brothwood presides over the firm’s strategic land team, advising on property mandates. Penelope Byatt lends her expertise to constitutional and governance matters and also has experience advising on mergers and the establishment of new charities.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm has excellent experience and understanding of the requirements of the UK Charity Commission. They combined this understanding with an understanding of our charity and were able to guide us through producing policy and grant-making documents.'
‘Penelope Byatt's knowledge and communication of the Charity Commission's requirements were outstanding.’
‘They deliver what clients need and have in-depth specialist knowledge.’
‘Penelope Byatt is quite exceptional. She has a deep understanding of charity law and company law. We are grateful that we are in such knowledgeable and safe hands.’
‘The team is a one-stop shop for our foundation. We have yet to have a legal issue to deal with which they have not been able to support.'
‘Penelope Byatt is a star. It is a huge comfort that we have her support. She is always on hand to field questions and always does so in a way that a non-legally trained individual can understand. She is also passionate about her work.’
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Julia Cox; Ian Brothwood
Other key lawyers
Penelope Byatt