United Kingdom - Scotland • Private client
Lindsays
Lindsays‘ multidisciplinary charities team leverages its strength in employment law, commercial property and dispute resolution to advise on the full range of charity-related matters. The team is regularly instructed by large and high-profile charities to assist with OSCR compliance, governance structures and constitutional reviews. The ’exceptional’ Helen Kidd now leads the practice, having joined the firm from Brodies LLP in 2022. Employment law specialists Ben Doherty and Kate Wyatt act for third sector clients on employment tribunal claims, disciplinary procedures and contract issues, while Lynsey Kerr acts for charitable trusts providing assistance with their establishment, reorganisation and winding up.
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Testimonials
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‘Helen Kidd was a pleasure to work with and super efficient and knowledgeable. She understood the trust and always gave good and clear advice.’
‘Fantastic team.’
‘Helen Kidd deserves a mention, very approachable, helpful and so easy to work with.’
‘Helen Kidd sat on our governing board. Her openness, helpfulness, professionalism and dedication made her an exceptional member of the team.’
‘The team is very accessible with a "can-do" approach.’
‘Supportive. Honest. Pragmatic.’
‘There is a breadth of knowledge across the team giving access to many different aspects of charities' needs, e.g. employment, contract, company law.’
‘Helen Kidd is exceptional and really knows the issues when it comes to dealing with charities. She is proactive, pragmatic and very responsive.’
Key clients
- SAMH - Scottish Association for Mental Health
- Sense Scotland
- Carr Gomm
- Chest Heart and Stroke (Scotland)
- RNIB
- Scottish Autism
- Carnegie Trust
- Volunteer Development Scotland
- With You
- Hostelling Scotland
Work highlights
- Advised Sense Scotland in relation to the successful defence of an employment tribunal claim for disability discrimination and breach of contract.
- Acted for a large Scottish care charity acquiring a number of care/ assessment/ outreach centres operated by a UK charity in Scotland.
- Advised South Morningside After Schools Club on complicated legal and governance matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Helen Kidd