Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s charities and not-for-profit team provides a range of clients with advice in relation to all aspects of charity law, governance, legal structures, and related issues across property and employment matters. The team is led by Catherine Rustomji, who advises charities, social enterprises, and not-for-profit organisations with a particular focus on constitutional and governance matters, including different legal structures and the duties and responsibilities of charity trustees.
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‘We value the level of expert knowledge, how quickly they respond, and the very professional service.’
‘Catherine Rustomji is so knowledgeable. Her approach is calm and considered, and she always provides practical examples of what the advice might look like when implemented.'
'Catherine Rustomji provides great support to trustees around their governance responsibilities, and does this in a very clear and reassuring manner.'
'Catherine Rustomji is always very quick to respond, and we feel very supported by her.’
Key clients
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Heart of England Baptist Association
- Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest
- North West Cancer Research
- Birtenshaw
- Canopi Foundation
- The Miscarriage Association
- United St Saviour’s Charity
- B&M Care Group Limited
- Young Enterprise
Work highlights
Provided a detailed strategic, governance review for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Charity.
Advised on the establishment and registration of a fire safety regulatory body which will lead on fire safety compliance post-Grenfell.
Instructed to advise on the legal restructure and charity registration of a new, significant grant-making charity which has committed to raising a minimum of £1m for the relief of persons living with cancer.
Practice head
Catherine Rustomji