The charities group at Shoosmiths LLP advises a wide variety of charities and businesses with full-service capabilities that encompass the entire gamut of charity law and governance issues. Members of the team are praised by clients as ‘exceptional in their commitment to support the charity sector of Greater Manchester'. The group employs a cross-discipline approach to clients and collaborates with the firm's real estate, intellectual property, and employment teams to ensure a holistic service is provided. The practice is co-led from Manchester by Robert Nieri, who is in charge of the charities and not-for-profit practice and advises clients with ’legal acumen, common sense and kindness in abundance‘, and real estate specialist Anna Lowe.
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‘Shoosmiths have a broad range of sector specialists who consistently provide a fast and efficient response to requests for support. The team take the time to understand our business and operations whilst providing trusted legal advice in an efficient and timely manner.’
‘Team is very responsive, listen to the issues and is quick to offer solutions. The communication was so clear.'
‘Robert Nieri was extremely helpful and very eager to help us as we have had some trouble registering the charity. A true professional in the sphere. I definitely recommend Robert and his team to anyone who is asking for a recommendation from me. Exceptional service.’
‘Robert Nieri and all the team at Shoosmiths are exceptional in their commitment to support the charity sector of Greater Manchester, both in respect of their paid for legal advice, but also the networking, resource, and support they give on a pro-bono basis.'
‘Robert Nieri continually goes above and beyond to support us at the charity, and in terms of individual development. He is readily able to offer support and direct enquiries as needed to appropriate legal or otherwise points of contact. Across the team, their honesty shines through.’
‘I think of Shoosmiths as being a leading law firm offering a premium service. Their people are authentic, have personality and are not homogeneous.’
‘The knowledge and depth of the network and contacts within the sector was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and the tenacity in ensuring the right outcome was achieved for us was exceptional.’
‘Robert Nieri stands out as a lawyer who cares about his clients. He brings legal acumen, common sense and kindness in abundance. A joy to work with.’
Clients clés
- Society for Technology Innovation and Modernisation
- The Land Trust
- Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts
- The University Caterers Organisation Limited
- Broken Planet Federation
- Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited
- Greater Manchester Youth Federation
- Groundwork Greater Manchester
- The Portico Library and Newsroom
- Manchester Camerata
Points forts
- Advising the Charity Finance Group on its efforts to lobby the Government and Parliament to amend the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill.
- Acted for the Royal Exchange Theatre in the letting of the Grade II listed theatre in the heart of Manchester city centre.
- Acted for streetwear brand Broken Planet in registering its corporate charity, Broken Planet Foundation, which aims to help address the climate emergency and biodiversity loss.
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Responsable de la pratique
Robert Nieri; Anna Lowe