Charles Russell Speechlys become a Corporate Member of Philanthropy Impact
We at Charles Russell Speechlys are delighted to become a Corporate Member of Philanthropy Impact – a leading organisation working alongside professional advisors, philanthropists, charities and policymakers to raise awareness, build expertise and drive positive impact through philanthropy and social impact investment.
Sarah Rowley, Head of our Charities & Philanthropy practice said:
“This practice is an important strategic focus for the firm. Many of our corporate and private clients are exploring new philanthropic endeavours, while our charity and not for profit clients are navigating pioneering arrangements to mobilise private wealth for the benefit of their beneficiaries. We are delighted to have become a corporate member of Philanthropy Impact and look forward to working with them to inspire our clients to embrace philanthropy and social investment opportunities.”
Our thinking
Victoria Younghusband
Mandatory climate-related disclosures coming soon
On 28 October 2021, the government published its response to its consultation on mandatory climate-related disclosures.
Sarah Farrelly
Pro bono client The Matrix Trust opens The Hideaway café in Guildford
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Christopher Page
Sustainable Rural Estate Management: The Penpont Project
Listen for an insight into the thinking behind the Penpont Project.
David Savage
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Judicial Review Reform
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Sustainability Leaders: Colin le Duc, Generation Investment Management
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Ingrid Saffin
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Isobel Young-Herries
COP26 and the impact on Property Finance
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Kerry Stares
Sustainability Leaders: Peter Dickinson, Mitie Group Plc
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Ben Butterworth
COP26: Focus on Sustainability for Commercial Tenants
Peter Carlyon
National Pro Bono Week 2021: Z2K’s Disability Benefit Appeals initiative
In 2019, Charles Russell Speechlys joined forces with Zacchaeus 2000 Trust a frontline legal services charity.
Ingrid Saffin
Green provisions in leases are no longer an option
Fiona Edmond
Fiona Edmond and Kerry Stares write for Estates Gazette on how sustainable building design is evolving to meet the demand for positive environmental and social impact
As a sector, real estate and construction is very much in the sustainability spotlight.
Jody MacDonald
ESG in Sport – net zero targets and “coolerplate” clauses
Caroline Swain
Scrutiny over 'Greenwashing' continues: ASA upholds complaint over ad claims that Alpro's products are 'Good for the planet'
Eddie Richards
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Caroline Greenwell
Caroline Greenwell quoted by Food Navigator on how organisations can avoid the greenwashing trap
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Caroline Greenwell
Caroline Greenwell and Peter Carlyon write for New Law Journal on the issue of companies exaggerating their green credentials
The extent and impact of greenwashing by companies, the reputational damage where they’re caught out and potential regulatory action.
Bart Peerless
ESG investment and the challenges for trustees
What challenges does the ESG revolution present for trustees of private family trusts?
Sarah Farrelly
Pro bono partnership with Atkins and Z2K sees successful first Disability Benefit Appeals case
Charles Russell Speechlys launched our partnership with Atkins and Zacchaeus 2000 Trust to take on Disability Benefit Appeals cases.