Charities and not-for-profit

Geldards LLP

With core charities law expertise, including on governance and constitutional issues, and the ability to leverage full-service competence, Geldards LLP remains a popular choice among many leading Welsh charities to advise across a myriad of commercial, regulatory, transactional and disputes-related work. Team head Harriet Morgan brings 'a calm, friendly nature to proceedings whilst maintaining a professional demeanour', and is particularly accomplished at advising on property matters for clients in the sector, including those in the social housing space. Fluent Welsh speaking senior associate Bethan Walsh provides an 'exceptional client service' to local charities, often in the medium of Welsh, across a range of governance/contractual issues, ongoing operational matters, as well as in relation to mergers. Marie Philippe also continues to grow her practice, having successfully covered Walsh's recent maternity leave, and is appreciated for her 'pragmatic and very useful advice' and her ability to explain matters in a non-legalistic way. Giselle Davies also handles some fee-earning work in her role as a consultant.

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'The team has a very good reputation, and a broad range of experienced individuals.'
'Harriet Morgan brings a calm, friendly nature to proceedings whilst maintaining a professional demeanour.'
'Bethan Walsh takes the time to understand complex issues and help find practical workable solutions. Her ability to speak fluent Welsh means that she is able to provide exceptional client service.'
'Marie Philippe is efficient, fast, knowledgeable and very relaxed/tolerant about working with a board that is in the process of forming and so may not be that quick at getting back to her. She provides pragmatic and very useful advice.'

Key clients

Johan Cruyff Foundation
Wrexham Community and Culture Trust
SI (Soroptimists International)
Association of Dental Implantology
Royal Voluntary Service
Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation
Arts Council Wales
National Museum of Wales
Assemblies of God Inc
The Presbyterian Church in Wales

Work highlights

Advised Wrexham Community on Culture Trust on the incorporation of a new charity for its City of Culture bid 2029.
Advised the National Museum of Wales on its governance and charity law obligations.
Advised Arts Council of Wales on the setting up of the National Contemporary Art Gallery for Wales.

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