Khalid Sofi is recognised for his work with charities linked to the Muslim, Sikh, Hindu and Buddhist communities. Others argue that most aspects could easily be expressed in a more accurate and less offensive manner. The practice is further recommended for its innovative charity finance advice and for assisting high-net-worth individuals with engaging in charitable activities. Paul Almy is very effective with clients â he is sensitive, with sound instincts and good contactsâ, âDominik OpaliÅski is highly enthusiastic and hardworking, always willing to go the extra mile for his clientsâ, âDominik OpaliÅski has enormous energy, enthusiasm and calm client-handling skills. Wilfrid Vernor-Miles is another member of this firm whose knowledge of and connections within the charity sector are second to noneâ, âPaul Almy stands out as especially well versed and experienced in all aspects of charity property, as well as the trust arrangements which may be relevant to these transactionsâ. They make even the most complex issues as easy as possible to understand if neededâ, âDiligent and very client focused, empathetic to the clientâs desired outcomesâ, âThe team is impressively responsive with replies to emails and calls being provided expeditiouslyâ, âThe team is completely aware of our own processes and requirements. Barney Croft has many years experience in the charity legacy sector and is well known and respected for his expertiseâ. They bring superior knowledge of the charity sector and always find pragmatic solutions to challengesâ, âSpecific and very detailed knowledge that is nationally recognised relating to leisure and cultural charitable trustsâ, âThey stand out for their breath and range of knowledge but more importantly the experience of Joanna Bussellâ, Artistsâ General Benevolent Institution, Slough Borough Council as Corporate Trustee, Dame Barbara Stocking (the former chief executive of Oxfam), the former deputy chief executive of Oxfam and former trustees who served on the board between summer 2011 and December 2017. Lee Bolton Monier-Williams' diverse client base includes unincorporated bodies, corporate clients, registered and unregistered charities, exempt charities and Royal Charter bodies. Advised Oxfam on all aspects of the Charity Commissionâs high-profile statutory inquiry into its safeguarding management and practice. Paul Almy and Dominik OpaliÅski lead the team, which advises charities on the full array of issues. ‘Enough is Enough’ says the United Grand Lodge of England in full page national press ads calling for an end to discrimination. âSylvie Nunn is very knowledgeable, very committed to the sector and very calmâ, Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches Trust, Allia Limited and Allia Social Impact Investments Limited. We have developed a close working relationship and appreciate her sympathetic understanding at all times, her eye for detail and critical awareness of all the issues involvedâ, âThe key standout feature for CRS would be the staff; the lawyers are all obviously incredibly knowledgeable and capable, but also pair this with a very approachable style and friendly manner. It could also be made impervious to contrary evidence because those who succeed can be discounted as having been misdiagnosed or as not having a genuine form of a disorder — the No true Scotsman fallacy. Discrimination by association is also against the law. She always listens carefully to her clientsâ, âKerry Morgan-Gould exudes a calm wisdom and an imperturbable mannerâ, âBarny Croft is approachable, sensible and responsive and always gives excellent advice. Representing a religious order in a sexual abuse claim and police investigation. The team led by Richard Monkcom has developed a particular strength in advising on constitutional matters, commercial and publishing agreements, and taxation issues affecting the not-for-profit sector. The firm also provides opportunities to hear about the latest developments in the sector through high-quality events and bulletinsâ, âElizabeth Jones is an exceptional lawyer and account manager. Edwin Coe is a full service London law firm providing clients with innovative, tailored and integrated legal services across a wide range of practice areas. It is not illegal for a charity to provide benefits to people of one sex only, provided this is set out in the charity’s constitution or rules. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. 'His Brain Has Been Mismanaged with Great Skill': How Will Jurors Respond to Neuroimaging Testimony in Insanity Defense Cases? Offensive and injurious practices may be integrated into clinical procedures, to the point where professionals no longer recognize them as such, in what has been described as a form of institutional discrimination. Alexa Beale specialises in advising religious charities on complex property matters. Range of specialisms provided. It has been advising a growing number of clients on complex issues such as regulatory interventions, governance failures and corporate insolvencies, and also has a dedicated safeguarding unit that acts for charities. Continuing to advise the National Deaf Childrenâs Society, including successfully supporting over 50 deaf children at the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal. VAT no: 668265007. [17], Reportedly even within the disability rights movement internationally, "there is a lot of sanism", and "disability organisations don't always 'get' mental health and don't want to be seen as mentally defective." Michele Price is a consummate professionalâ, âGerald Kidd is generally readily available. Sector knowledge is excellent and queries are dealt with very promptlyâ, âEveryone my organisation has worked with at Blake Morgan displays a very grounded approach. The team is also well known for its social investment advice and its considerable skill in charity bond issues, community share issues and other matters such as social impact bonds. Graeme Nuttall heads the practice. He is prompt in responding to emails. The firm also works closely with organisations and entrepreneurs in the development of appropriate legal structures for social enterprises. It also advises on a range of charitable activities in the arts, music, education and cultural sectors, in addition to the medical research and mental health arenas. London New York ... here are 20 small local charities that could dearly do with your assistance. ... Tavistock Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 9JP 020 7874 7020 View on map. Scott is highly regarded for his advice to high-profile charities on various issues such as corporate governance, as well as his work with wealthy clients on their personal philanthropy. Mark Hawes leads the team at Bristows LLP, which is best known for its expertise in advising charities that have been established by Royal Charter.