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Charlotte Cowdell BA (Hons), LLB
Partner
I am a partner in our Legal 500-rated real estate team.
I advise a broad range of clients on all types of commercial property transactions including the acquisition, development and disposal of freehold and leasehold property.
I also have particular expertise in advising charity and not-for-profit clients on various property matters, as well as other charity law issues.
I am recognised by national legal guide, Chambers UK.
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The Mastectomy Tattooing AllianceSector:Charities & not-for-profit organisations
The Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance
The Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance supports those with breast cancer, and the BRCA and transgender/non-binary communities, in their healing journey following mastectomy, reconstructive and gender affirming surgery. As well as offering mastectomy and 3D areola-nipple tattoos, Tanya and the MTA provide training to tattoo artists wanting to expand their skillset into medical tattooing.
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The Nelson TrustSector:Charities & not-for-profit organisations
The Nelson Trust
The Nelson Trust is a UK charity that brings belief, hope and long-term recovery to people whose lives have been torn apart by addiction. It supports more than 1,200 people each year from all over Britain and beyond, as well as helping local communities across Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Avon and Somerset.
Is incorporating a charity right for my organisation?
The legal form a charity adopts shapes how it is regulated, the extent of trustee liability, and how effectively it can hold assets, enter contracts and deliver its charitable purposes.…
Charlotte Cowdell BA (Hons), LLB
Partner
SORP 2026: Key changes to lease accounting for charities
From 1 January 2026, new rules under the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) will change how leases are reported in charity accounts. These changes aim to make financial reporting…
Charlotte Cowdell BA (Hons), LLB
Partner
The key considerations when closing a charity
While it may be a difficult decision to make, our charity and real estate expert outlines some important factors to consider when closing a charity. Closing a charity is rarely…
Charlotte Cowdell BA (Hons), LLB
Partner
