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Higgs LLP‘s charity and not-for-profit team offers vast experience in charity law, governance and regulation issues. The practice engages with a range of work throughout the sector, from complex governance issues, disposals of charity land, as well as Charity Commission engagement and work relating to the remuneration of trustees, alongside applications for schemes and orders. Evidencing excellent breadth of knowledge, the group acts for both private and family charitable foundations, as well as corporate foundations. Kirsty McEwen is recognised for her expertise around complex constitutional governance matters, challenging trustee issues, and internal disputes. The team is bolstered by the experience of Ellie Williams, who regularly advises on complex charity restructures, and the support of Tora Pickup.
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Testimonials
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‘The key aspect of this practice and the work that we were undertaking was their knowledge of the charity sector and the specific nuances that come with this.'
'When raising issues, their communications have been clear and concise, making them accessible for all of the trustees, allowing decisions to be made and actions agreed.’
Key clients
- Children’s Liver Disease Foundation
- Birmingham Royal Institute for the Blind
Work highlights
Advised Children’s Liver Disease Foundation on its merger with the British Liver Trust.