England - East Anglia • Private client
BDB Pitmans
The Cambridge-based practice at BDB Pitmans provides ‘creative thinking and practical solutions, and is able to deal with complex issues'. The firm provides a diverse range of services to its charity sector clients including advising on property transactions, employment, fundraising-related matters and data protection. Senior associate Kate Parkinson, who is ’very quick to grasp complex sets of facts to provide practical, client-driven advice‘, is the standout lawyer in East Anglia. She assisted the Ruth Strauss Foundation with contractual arrangements and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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‘In-depth charities experience, creative thinking and practical solutions, and is able to deal with complex issues.’
‘Kate Parkinson stands out as a go-to advisor for charity clients.’
‘I feel that the people we deal with at BDB Pitmans understand our needs very well and adjust their ways of working to accommodate us.’
‘Excellent responsiveness. and understanding of our particular situation. Professional approach and strong pragmatism.’
‘A diverse and broad team with key areas of expertise to provide well-rounded advice’
‘Kate Parkinson is very quick to grasp complex sets of facts to provide practical, client-driven advice.’
Key clients
- The Institution of Engineering and Technology
- Internet Watch Foundation
- The Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust
- Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology
- Ruth Strauss Foundation
- Relate
- Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind
- Punctum Books
- The History of Parliament Trust
Work highlights
- Advised the Institution of Engineering and Technology in various matters, including its relationship with its members, as well as considerations around governance and restricted funds.
- Advised the Ruth Strauss Foundation on all aspects of its governance , including producing precedent documents, and on various fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
- Advising the Internet Watch Foundation in extending its HQ space, representative of its growing importance and reach.
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