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)

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)

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

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)