Supporting charities, social businesses and philanthropists
Our team provides legal support to some of the most prominent charities in the country, to community-based organisations, social businesses and startups. We advise both individuals and corporates on their philanthropic endeavours.
Russell-Cooke is recognised as one of the leading law firms advising charities and philanthropists in the UK. Our breadth of experience helps us to give advice that is practical and commercial. We make time to listen and get to know our clients, ensuring the service we provide is proportionate and tailored to your requirements.
We can help with most issues charities need advice on. If there is something you would like help with, please get in touch.
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All members of the team inspire confidence, and act in a timely and agile manner. We engage with many members of the team. All offer a high level of customer service.”
The Legal 500 (2022)
Our specialists
For governance, commercial and operational:
Andrew Studd Partner
+44 (0)20 8934 6414
Andrew.Studd@russell-cooke.co.uk
Andrew advises on governance and commercial matters, in particular mergers and collaborative arrangements between charities, dealing with regulators, contracting, fundraising, financing, solvency and restructuring issues. His clients vary from large household name charities to startups and local community based organisations.
Very easy to deal with, formidable, incredibly experienced and capable, very good approach to clients and knows how to handle a variety of types, showing necessary strength when needed.”
The Legal 500 (2022)
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For governance, commercial and operational:
Chris Rowse Partner
+44 (0)20 8394 6438
Chris.Rowse@russell-cooke.co.uk
Chris specialises in providing legal and strategic advice to charities on operational and governance matters. He works with a wide range of charities, including grant-makers, prominent national charities and service providers. He has particular expertise advising clients working internationally. He has been a trustee of the international development charity ACE Africa (UK) and is chair of a Friends Group for an open space in London.
He’s a great lawyer - he’s very responsive and considers our specific organisation when coming up with ideas, rather than just answering narrow legal questions.”
Chambers UK (2022)
Pippa Garland Partner
+44 (0)20 8394 6491
Pippa.Garland@russell-cooke.co.uk
Pippa advises charities, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations on all aspects of charity law. Pippa combines a strong general practice advising on governance, fundraising and trading, mergers and grant making (including overseas), with a particular expertise in philanthropy, where she advises both individuals and businesses on their giving.
Charity client (2022)
4 | Meet the team
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Guided us through the process brilliantly - we just couldn’t be happier with the help you gave us.”
Our knowledgeable team can help charities, social businesses and philanthropists with a wide range of issues. We pride ourselves on working proportionately and flexibly to give the clear and practical advice needed to support effective decision-making.
• Governance and constitutions
• Employment and HR
• Managing property
• Data protection
• Mergers
• Trading Fundraising
Setting up charities and social enterprises
• Contracts
• Joint ventures
• Dealing with the Charity Commission and other regulators
• Intellectual property
• Protecting your brand and reputation
• Resolving disputes
• Legacies
• Social investment
• Collaborations and partnerships International projects
Grant making
• Setting up corporate foundation
• Making large gifts
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For employment, data protection and safeguarding:
Carla Whalen Partner
+44 (0)20 8394 6419
Carla.Whalen@russell-cooke.co.uk
Carla supports charities and social businesses with people issues, including employee, volunteer, trustee, member and beneficiary concerns. She specialises in employment and data protection law and is able to call on her HR, regulatory and safeguarding knowledge to get to the bottom of knotty problems and offer creative solutions.
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Charity client (2022)
For property:
Andrew Small Partner
+44 (0)20 8394 6465
Andrew.Small@russell-cooke.co.uk
Andrew has spent his entire career advising charities, and other third sector bodies on their property issues and requirements, including sales, leases, management issues and developments. He has particular experience on property issues arising from charity mergers and incorporations, as well as being an expert on property issues for schools.
The Legal 500 (2022)
6 | Meet the team
Knows our charity well and can instantly bring background knowledge and understanding to support a new situation.”
Carla was very good and she understood the context”
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Our team
+44 (0)20 8394 6480
James.Taylor@russell-cooke.co.uk
Advises on governance, facilitation and delivery of mergers and re-structuring, risk management, regulatory and constitutional issues.
+44 (0)20 8394 6496
Sukanya.Ransford@russell-cooke.co.uk
Advises on governance and commercial matters including mergers, incorporations and restructures.
+44 (0)20 8394 6493
Gareth.Roy@russell-cooke.co.uk
Advises on commercial and governance matters including setting up charities and mergers.
+44 (0)20 8394 6487
Clare.Garbett@russell-cooke.co.uk
Advises on all aspects of property law for charities and social businesses.
+44 (0)20 8394 6458
Catherine.Flexer@russell-cooke.co.uk
Advises on a full range of property transactions and property-related issues.
+44 (0)20 8394 6490
Rebecca.Cumming@russell-cooke.co.uk
Advises on governance and commercial matters, including setting up charities, incorporations and contracts.
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Sukanya Ransford Legal director
James Sinclair Taylor Consultant
Gareth Roy Senior associate
Catherine Flexer Associate
Clare Garbett Senior associate
Rebecca Cumming Associate
Our team
+44 (0)20 8394 6497
Alison.Sadler@russell-cooke.co.uk
Advises on governance and commercial matters, including setting up charities, incorporations and contracts.
+44 (0)20 8394 6449
Catherine.Maskery@russell-cooke.co.uk
Advises on all aspects of employment law, HR and other “people” issues, safeguarding and data protection.
+44 (0)20 8394 6478
Sam.Morris@russell-cooke.co.uk
Advises on all aspects of property law for charities and social businesses.
+44 (0)20 3826 7294
Giverny.McAndry@russell-cooke.co.uk
Advises on governance and commercial matters, including regulatory and constitutional issues, setting up charities, incorporations, and mergers.
8 | Meet the team
Catherine Maskery Associate
Alison Sadler Associate
Sam Morris Associate Giverny McAndry Associate
Keeping you up to date
We run regular free seminars, webinars and email e-updates on topics relating to the operation and governance of charities, as well as tips to ensure you are compliant. Visit our website to sign up: russell-cooke.co.uk/signup
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