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Charity operations and commercial contracts lawyers

Charities frequently call on us for legal advice on fundraising, partnerships and sponsorship deals. We also give input on all varieties of commercial arrangements and trading activities, putting contracts in place to protect your interests.

Whether you are a charity, non-profit or social enterprise, your priority is to make sure you keep delivering the greatest impact for your beneficiaries.

This might mean helping you generate income from sponsorship deals or partnerships, or through putting robust contracts in place to protect you in your relationships with your suppliers and service providers.

We advise on all types of commercial arrangements and trading activities, including hire agreements, supply contracts and project management arrangements.

When it comes to fundraising, you need flexible advice – whether this relates to events and campaigns, working with major donors, seeking legacies or via your partnerships.

We’ve recently advised a major high street name charity on a collaboration with Channel 4, SSAFA the Armed Forces charity on its sponsorship agreement with BT and British Red Cross on a national loyalty card scheme.

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Roger Waite

Roger Waite

Partner | London

Roger Waite

Partner | London

Charities

Steven J. Chidester

Steven J. Chidester

Partner | San Diego

Steven J. Chidester

Partner | San Diego

Private client and tax

Stacy Choong

Stacy Choong

Partner | Singapore

Stacy Choong

Partner | Singapore

Private client and tax

Philip Reed

Philip Reed

Partner | London

Philip Reed

Partner | London

Charities

Alana Petraske

Alana Petraske

Partner | New York

Alana Petraske

Partner | New York

Charities

Chris Priestley

Chris Priestley

Partner | London

Chris Priestley

Partner | London

Charities

Alison Paines

Alison Paines

Consultant | London

Alison Paines

Consultant | London

Charities

Paul M. Roy

Paul M. Roy

Of counsel | New York

Paul M. Roy

Of counsel | New York

Private client and tax

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Typical clients and industries include

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Charities and non-profit

Our significant practice in the non-profit sector means our lawyers can handle governance, mergers, commercial projects and day-to-day issues such as employment while you focus on your mission. Find Out More
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Government

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Leaders and senior executives

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