| In addition to general charity formation and governance issues, we are noted as having a well deserved reputation for legacy and 1975 Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act work, successfully defending numerous charities and claims. We also offer national and regional charities the services of an experienced contentious trust and probate team.
Lester Aldridge is a member of the Charity Law Association. Our Services
Drawing on the expertise of the firm's many specialist teams, the Charities team can advise on a wide range of issues:
- Charitable trust deeds
- Application for registration to the Charity Commission
- Formation of incorporated and unincorporated charities
- Creation, administration and variation of charitable trusts
- Drafting and review of contracts and partnership arrangements
- Charity Commission compliance
- Regulation by statutory authorities
- Corporate governance and trustee remuneration
- Tax issues
- Mergers and de-mergers
- Employment matters
- Trading subsidiaries and funding issues
- Acquisition, disposal, letting and development of property
- Litigation, including legacy disputes, dealing with problem executors, contentious trust and probate issues
- Administration of estates of varying size and complexity
- Schemes
- Charity Commission investigations and reviews
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