Leading Partners

Charities and not-for-profit in East Midlands

HCR Hewitsons

A key port of call for CICs, not-for-profit organizations, and registered societies, HCR Hewitsons is geared to handle charity conflicts of interest, initial registration, and mergers. In Cheltenham, Rosie Phillips is often engaged in policy reviews and the releasing of restricted funds. Virginia Henley and Saffa Mir departed to Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP.

Autres avocats clés:

Rosie Phillips


Les références

‘I work with several professional advisors in my role, and what distinguishes Harrison Clark Rickerby’s is their professionalism and credibility.’

‘They are serious about delivering a meaningful and impactful service, which, in turn, fosters a sense of trust and assurance that the individuals and organisations I work with have the knowledge, skills, and expertise to accomplish the task in hand thoroughly with a friendly, personable and professional approach.’

‘The individuals I work with are responsive, personable, and professional. They always keep their word and deliver on their commitments. They care about people and their reputation to the extent that there is continuity in their approach to people and projects. They are upfront and honest and consistently meet or exceed expectations.’

Principaux clients

Medicines Development for Global Health Limited


Scott Bader Company Limited


Charity Commission (The Kingdom Church GB)


Northamptonshire Association for the Blind


St Giles Charity Estates


Three Counties Agricultural Society


Ravenstone Hospital


Becketts & Sargeant’s Educational Foundation


Trilogy Active


The Manna House Trust


Wellingborough School


Sir Thomas White’s Northampton Charity


Stuntney Village Hall


New Leaf Learning


Community Spaces Northampton


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Charity Commission on 2 new interim management appointments.
  • Provided trustee training to Homerton College, Cambridge.
  • Advised St Giles Charity Estates – an ancient local Northamptonshire acre home, almshouse and grant-making charity – on its incorporation.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Counting cultural, educational, and religious charities on its client roster, Shakespeare Martineau LLP is vastly knowledgeable of legacy administration matters. With over two decades of experience in the sector, national practice head Catherine Rustomji is particularly focused on constitutional and governance matters surrounding charities. Andrew Wilkinson and Debra Burton split their time between Leicester and Nottingham; Wilkinson leads the firm’s contentious trusts and probate team and is skilled in legacy disputes. Fiona Miller spends time across the firm’s offices and Ellis Pugh in Nottingham handles regulatory matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Catherine Rustomji


Autres avocats clés:

Andrew Wilkinson; Debra Burton; Fiona Miller; Ellis Pugh; Ben Darlow


Les références

‘Catherine Rustomji is a pragmatic specialist charity lawyer who provides excellent advice in an easy-to-understand manner. She is a solution-driven person and does the best for her clients in an effective way. Some charity lawyers get bogged down in the details, while Catherine does not. She is very strong on governance.’

‘All the team involved in the work carried out were very friendly, approachable, and attentive. The whole process from start to finish was very clear and the communication was excellent. Every step was explained in simple language that we understood.’

‘Catherine Rustomji and Fiona Miller were accessible and offered valuable advice and guidance from start to finish and always responded to communication quickly, keeping us informed all the way through the process.’

Principaux clients

Battersea Dogs’ and Cats’ Home


Launde Abbey


Nottingham Youth Orchestra


Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance


Coal Industry Society Welfare Organisation (CISWO)


NIDAS


Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance


Yorkshire Adoption Agency


Rene House CIC


Northern Consortium


Boccia England


The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Newark on Trent St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard


Rene House CIC


Take Her Lead


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation on governance, legal structures, duties of trustees, and managing conflicts of interest.
  • Advised the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance on a range of charity governance and charity constitutional matters.
  • Advising on the formation and registration of a charity operating in Nottingham.

Nelsons Solicitors Limited

Often working in conjunction with the firm’s corporate, dispute resolution, and employment teams, Nelsons Solicitors Limited is a strong choice for a range of Derby-based charity entities. Kevin Modiri oversees the team from Derby, while employment law specialist Peter Nicholson operates out of Nottingham and is vastly experienced before the High Court. Also based in Nottingham, Gemma Hooper’s recent caseload encompasses major governance reviews and is a particularly strong choice for almshouse and grant-making charities.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kevin Modiri


Autres avocats clés:

Peter Nicholson; Gemma Hooper


Les références

‘Gemma Hopper is very proactive, keeps charity accounts up to date, and always responds quickly.’

‘Good communications and keeps clients informed and up to date.’

Principaux dossiers