If you want to start or are already operating a charity or a social enterprise we can help.
We steer not for profit organisations through the ever more complex legal minefield. Our specialist Charity & Social Enterprise Team will provide practical advice to you.
The Team offers a great combination of legal expertise and practical advice on a comprehensive range of issues including property and finance, employment, commercial and regulator compliance matters. It is this blend of expertise that gives the Team the edge and delivers value to you.
Start up and operation
Victoria Judge brings her experience and expertise in the field of commercial law to help you achieve your goals. Victoria can offer practical advice on a comprehensive range of issues to the not for profit sector including:
- Starting a charity or social enterprise
- Governance and trustees/directors duties
- Funding
- Charitable fund raising
- Charitable objects
- Public Procurement
- Intellectual Property and Branding
- Supplier contracts
- Application of funds
- Legacies and donations
- Partnering and joint ventures
- Freedom of Information
- Use of contact lists and data protection
Property
Oliver Ray is an experienced member of Gotelee’s property department and offers a wealth of property knowledge to you. Oliver has a particular interest in the not for profit sector and advises his clients on the full range of property and finance issues including:
- Financing
- Leases
- Property acquisition and sale
- Official Custodian
Employment Law
Brian Morron brings his knowledge and expertise in the complex area of employment which can be invaluable to you. Brian can advise clients, both old and new on the complexities relevant to their particular organisation including:
- Compliance with employment legislation
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Employment issues arising the transfer of functions
- Handling redundancies
- Recruitment and engagement of migrant workers
- Sickness Absence and Disability
- Tribunal representation
- Working time issues
