Shoosmiths LLP’s national charities and not-for-profit team operates from Manchester. Practice co-lead Robert Nieri works exclusively on charity and social enterprise mandates, while co-lead Anna Lowe handles real estate matters for charities such as the Land Trust. David Mathias specialises in mixed-use regeneration schemes and statutory orders, with a particular focus on biodiversity net gain. The team also advises on governance, property portfolio reviews, and the use of technology to ameliorate rising operational costs.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Shoosmiths charity team is high quality. The quality of their insight, their clients and the market position make them stand out from their competitors.'
- 'Rob Nieri is a fantastic charity lawyer. His understanding of current and emerging issues, along with his superb client base, make him stand out. He has a superb presence in the market and is widely known to be one of the leading charity lawyers around.'
Key clients
- Manchester Camerata Trust
- UNISON
Work highlights
Acted for UNISON to spin out the College of Operating Department Practitioners with a suitable corporate structure, to enable the college to relaunch as an independent professional membership body in 2025.
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
Robert Nieri; Anna Lowe
Other key lawyers
David Mathias