Expert Social Enterprise and Charity Law in Belfast

We understand the challenges and opportunities facing the charity and social enterprise sectors, and are able to draw on the expertise of our specialist multi-disciplinary team in offering social enterprise and charity law advice and support our clients throughout each stage of their development.

As a leading Social Enterprise and Charity law team in Northern Ireland, we advise local, national and international clients on all aspects of charity law, with particular expertise in corporate & commercial, employment, funding, corporate governance, dispute resolution and real estate matters.

Our team is one of only two firms in Northern Ireland that is ranked by Chambers UK Legal Directory. In particular, we have a strong client following and recognition for our work among education, health & social care, heritage and benevolent fund organisations.

 

What does our charity law service involve? 

We provide a collaborative, cost effective and strategic charity law service, advising clients on various issues that impact charities, and due to our significant expertise in the sector, we regularly provide specialist advice and training to the trustees, governors or directors of such organisations on compliance matters.

Our specialist team advice on routine and complex matters including the establishment and restructuring of some of the largest and high profile charitable organisations, and advising third sector organisations on drafting appropriate constitutions, rules and governance structures. 

This includes advising on the due-diligence process, the transfer of business and assets, and the responsibilities of the Trustees with regards to collaborations, mergers and de-mergers. We also assist charities operating within Northern Ireland in relation to their compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland and the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

How can we help you?


Call us on the Belfast number below or send us a message and one of our team will be in touch.

028 9024 3141
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Key Contacts


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Stephen Cross

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Michael Black

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Jonathan Forrester

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Nathan Campbell

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Our clients tell it best.

  • Chambers and Partners UK 2022

    “The firm provides a high level of professional service and is incredibly reliable.”

  • Chambers and Partners UK 2022

    ‘[Nathan Campbell] has provided expert and timely advice to the highest of professional standards. He has also been readily accessible and is extremely efficient.’

  • Chambers and Partners UK 2022

    ‘Their service is absolutely excellent – if you ring them you get an answer very quickly.’

  • Chambers and Partners UK 2022

    ‘Nathan was very helpful and provided clear and concise advice. He took the time to personally follow up to ensure that I was satisfied with the outcome and to see if there was anything further he could do to help bring the matter to a full resolution.’

Key Contacts


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Stephen Cross

Director

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Michael Black

Director

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Jonathan Forrester

Director

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Nathan Campbell

Associate Director

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How can we help you?


Call us on the Belfast number below or send us a message and one of our team will be in touch.

028 9024 3141
Send us a Message

How can we help you?


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GDPR Compliance *