Charles Russell Speechlys LLP's South West offering works in collaboration with the firm’s national offices to advise charity and not-for-profit clients on the full gamut of matters including governance, real estate, and employment. A trio of practitioners leads the team form Cheltenham: Christopher Page advises third sector clients on family, estate, and succession planning, Julia Cox specialises in personal tax and trust, and Ian Brothwood also heads the firm’s strategic land team. Penelope Byatt is noted for her expertise in constitutional and governance matters alongside handling incorporations and mergers for charities.
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‘This practice offers considered, pragmatic advice, is good at the detail and does it all in a timely fashion.’
‘Penelope Byatt stands out because she has such an in-depth understanding of the charity sector, and can immediately see the key issues.'
‘What makes this team so strong is their client care; they are proactive, engaged and available.’
'Penelope Byatt's attendance and advice is consistently first-class.'
‘As our particular problem was not simple and straightforward it was necessary to have our hand held and for us to be guided in a simplistic way. Our particular legal executive was very gentle and understanding, guiding us so that we did not put a foot wrong.’
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
Christopher Page; Julia Cox; Ian Brothwood
Other key lawyers
Penelope Byatt