The charities practice at Broadfield Law UK LLP has 'deep industry knowledge and can deal with all innovative structures in the charity space'. Led by Jonathan Brinsden, who works from both London and Cambridge, the practice has a strong bench in East Anglia. 'Friendly, approachable' senior associate Kate Parkinson, who is a member of the Executive Committee of the Charity Law Association, is a key adviser on regulatory compliance, restructuring and mergers. Legal director Emma Millar, who joined from Mishcon de Reya LLP, will increase the firm's focus on social ventures.
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Testimonials
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‘Jonathan Brinsden and Kate Parkinson are the standout advisors.’
‘The BDB Pitmans team is unique in the friendly, down-to-earth, but completely professional service it offers. There is no question or concern too small to ask and one always feels it is dealt with with the same patience and support. There is a good marriage of personal contact with efficiency and the use of technology for transactions.’
‘The firm has very experienced professionals in this niche area. I have found the team to be very responsive to potential clients. As well as advising charity and not for profit clients on legal matters, the team are aware of the other areas where support could be needed and involve other professionals.’
‘I have worked with Kate Parkinson and referred clients to her. I have always found her to be extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She also responds to matters promptly, in a friendly, approachable manner.’
‘Kate Parkinson has been superb. It's not often you look forward to a conversation with a solicitor, but in this case I have done so. I have absolute confidence that she is handling our case as well as it could possibly be handled, and it is a huge relief to be able to leave it in her more-than-capable hands.’
‘Refreshing to work with a law firm with mission to keep the client at the forefront of any engagement.’
‘Jonathan Brinsden - superior knowledge of working with charity clients and outstanding client relationship.’
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
- Open Access Book Collective
- The History of Parliament Trust
Work highlights
- Advising Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology in relation to the on the sale of its main premises at 12 – 14 Grange Road, Cambridge to Queens’ College Cambridge.
- Ongoing advice to the Ruth Strauss Foundation, on fundraising and governance.
- Advising national charity Relate in relation to the merger of two Relate centres into the national charity, and on other charity law matters as and when required.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Brinsden