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Osborne Clarke‘s not-for-profit team is a part of the firm’s wider corporate and M&A team, and has vast experience in supporting trade and lobbying associations, charities, NGOs, foundations and other national and international not-for-profit organisations. Head of the team Ruth Wirtz has over 20 years of experience and often advises not-for-profits on general corporate and corporate governance matters, and the implementation of new governance models.

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  • ‘From the very first contact, the service was exceptional. Every step was clearly explained and the services and documents that we received were of a high quality. Our team are satisfied with the documents that we received and appreciate that all our requests were considered carefully from a legal point-of-view.'

  • ‘Good expertise in NGO legislation.'

  • ‘Intimate knowledge of adapting associations' statutes to the requirements of the 2019 Company and Association Code (CAC).’

  • ‘I have essentially worked with Ruth Wirtz who has specialist knowledge on adapting international association standards to the 2019 CEA.’

  • 'The team felt supported through the process, the many requests were handled swiftly and professionally by the different experts and we were guided through our decision-making process. The billing system was clear and understandable. Their strengths lie in their engagement, reliable expertise and availability. ’

  • ‘We worked very closely with Ruth Wirtz. We developed a good working relationship with her and could fully trust that we were in good hands. She is especially always friendly and warm. She was efficient in written exchanges, on the telephone and in in-person meetings and explained often complex issues precisely. Her willingness to join meetings and to deliver revisions at short notice was much appreciated by everyone. We felt that she went the extra mile.’

Key clients

  • European Chemical Industry Council – Cefic
  • Fédération Européenne des Industries des Colles, Adhésifs et Mastics (Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry) – FEICA
  • International Council of Chemical Associations – ICCA
  • International Software Testing Qualification Boards AISBL
  • Association of European Cancer Leagues – ECL
  • Teach for Belgium ASBL
  • Eclipse Foundation
  • European AI Forum AISBL
  • Erasmus Student Network AISBL - ESN
  • IAAPA EUROPE IVZW
  • European Council of Shopping Places AISBL -ECSP
  • European Federation for Construction Chemicals ASBL – EFCC
  • R-Use Fabrik ASBL
  • Open Source Technology Improvement Fund Inc
  • Synchrotron SOLEIL
  • KI Bundesverband e.V.

Work highlights

  • Advising the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) on the revision of its statutes and other governing rules, including the improvement of its corporate governance and operational structure.
  • Assisting Eclipse Foundation in various matters to further develop the activities of the recently founded Eclipse Foundation AISBL in Belgium.
  • Advising IAAPA EUROPE on the review of its articles of association to align it with the Belgian Code on Companies and Associations, and in parallel, advising it on a complex operational restructuring, and on legal questions related to the association's relations with banks.

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Ruth Wirtz