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.’
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