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Gordon Reid

Gordon Reid

Moore Barlow, South East

Work Department

Commercial property.

Position

I lead the charities team. I work with charities and independent schools of all shapes and sizes, advising on all aspects of charity law and practice – initial formation and registration, day-to-day advice on constitutional and governance issues, mergers, dealing with charity property and dissolution. I regularly run training sessions for trustees and governors, helping them to better understand their role and responsibilities.

I seek to get to know my clients well, to understand their priorities and challenges. I serve as a trustee for a number of faith-based organisations and two of Guildford’s oldest charities, this hands-on experience enables me to give practical advice to clients.

Career

Trained Moore & Blatch; qualified 1987; property department, Southampton 1987-92; partner Reid MacPherson 1992-97; Barlow Robbins LLP 1997-2001; partner 2001 to date.

Languages

French, German.

Memberships

Law Society.

Education

Royal School, Dungannon; Southampton University (1984 2(1)); College of Law.

Leisure

Tennis, golf, food and wine, travel, local Church.

Mentions

Private client • South East

Charities and not-for-profit

Leading partner
Public sector • London

Education: schools