Advising a large trust company in an ongoing capacity on the setting up and administration of various charitable vehicles.
 

Advising a charity on the restructuring of its operations by the merger of two charitable entities into one entity. Advising on the transfer of the charitable operations following receipt of the Charity Commission consent and amending the enlarged charitable entities’ Memorandum and Articles of Association to better reflect its operation in practice and agreeing all such amendments and changes with the Charity Commission.

 

Advising on trustee remuneration and substantial benefits received by charity trustees and how this might be considered misappropriation of charity funds by the Charity Commission. Negotiating with the Assessment Centre (formerly the Evaluations Department) and the Advice and Orders Division in respect of all of the relevant circumstances.
 

Advising a charity on the Transfer of Undertaking Regulations, its implications and the charity's corresponding obligations, ensuring a smooth transaction.
 

Handling a redundancy process on behalf of a charity in a situation unique to a charity.
 

Advising a charity in respect of underperforming employees and successfully managing grievances.
 

Assisting a charity in dealing with an employee who had an accident at work. Advising the charity on potential claims that could be brought by that employee and successfully resolving issues.
 

Advising a charity on the service provisions and implications of the Disability Discrimination Act.
 

Drafting a Staff Handbook for a charity and reviewing its employment contracts.
 

Assisting with the implementation of a performance management procedure on behalf of a charity.
 

Advising a charity on how to conduct a redundancy consultation exercise and advising on the forthcoming TUPE consultation.
 

Acting on the sale and purchase of properties for charitable clients.
 

Acting for charities taking leases of offices, retail and other premises.
 

Advising on rights of light issues.
 

Advising on section 106 agreements entered into with local authorities in return for the grant of planning permission.
 

Advising on the transfer of properties from a house building company to a new charitable company.
 

Acting for a number of schools and other educational establishments dealing with property work and advising generally on issues relation to the schools.
 

Acting for a number of housing associations, primarily on site acquisitions.