Charity Law - Constitutional and Governance

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We deal with every type of legal structure, constitution and the full spectrum of governance matters to help not for profit organisations to achieve their objectives.

Our advice incorporates practical assistance and solutions that is sensitive to your organisation’s culture and the mindset of the individuals involved.

We can advise on:

Conflict of interest policies
Incorporation of unincorporated bodies
Interpretation of constitutions
Legal structure for every charity or not for profit organisation
Mergers, joint ventures and structures to facilitate collaborative working between not for profit organisations
Royal Charter corporations
Relationship between and respective responsibilities of the trustee board and management team
Restructure and reorganisation of charities and groups of charities
Reviewing, updating and amending constitutions
Terms of appointment, duties, remuneration, and powers of delegation of trustees
Winding up and dissolving charities and not for profit organisations

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