Charity & Not-for-Profit Solicitors in Ireland

Charity & Not-for-Profit Solicitors in Ireland

End-to-end advice for charities and not-for-profits, from set-up and governance to mergers, property, fundraising compliance and reputational risk.

We provide clear, practical advice to charity organisations, religious orders and not-for-profits, covering governance, compliance, mergers, fundraising, property and employment:

Specialist Services for Charities

• Governance & compliance for boards and trustees
   
• Charity setup, structures and registrations
   
• Mergers, collaborations and restructurings
   
• Fundraising, grants, investments and donations
   
• Property, projects and asset management
   
• Employment, volunteers and safeguarding policies
   
• Data protection, privacy and Freedom of Information (FOI)
   
• Disputes, investigations and reputation management
   

Governance & Compliance

We understand the increasing pressures faced by charities and not-for-profit organisations in today’s competitive and regulated environment. Staying compliant with evolving charity law, governance best practices, and regulatory frameworks is a constant challenge. Our team provides ongoing, strategic support to help you meet these challenges confidently:

Board and committee support; constitutions and policies; trustee/director duties; conflicts and decision-making frameworks; risk registers and reporting; practical implementation of governance codes and regulatory expectations.

Charity Setup & Structures

Formation, constitutions and governance documents; registrations and renewals; group structures, subsidiaries and trading arms; reviews to ensure your legal form supports your mission and funding model.

Mergers, Collaborations & Restructuring

Options reviews, due diligence and stakeholder engagement; transfer of undertakings, asset transfers and amalgamations; safeguarding charitable purpose and restricted funds; clear, defensible decision-making and records.

Fundraising, Grants, Investments & Donations

Fundraising compliance and policies; grant and service-level agreements; donor terms and restricted funds; investment policies (including ethical/higher-purpose aims); legacy administration and stewardship.

Property, Projects & Assets

Acquisitions, disposals and leasing; development and construction contracts; title and wayleave issues; charging and security; project governance and procurement support.

Employment, Volunteers & Safeguarding

Contracts and handbooks; organisational change and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment); volunteer agreements and policies; grievances and disciplinaries; safeguarding policies and training; board/executive alignment on people-risk.

Data Protection & FOI

Privacy frameworks, data-sharing and retention; responses to FOI and data-subject access requests; information security and incident response; practical guidance to embed compliant day-to-day practices.

Disputes, Investigations & Reputation

Early risk assessment; regulatory correspondence and inquiries; mediation and litigation strategy; crisis communications alignment so that service delivery continues and reputation is protected.

Integrated Support for Your Charity

We coordinate the right specialists so you can manage risk and keep services running.

Employment & Charity HR

Manage staff and volunteers, protected disclosures and organisational change.

Data Protection & Privacy

Handle Freedom of Information and access requests to embed robust, compliant data practices.

Property & Projects

Buy, lease or develop property with clear risk allocation and governance.

Sector Insight

Several team members serve as non-executive board members of charities, giving practical, real-world perspectives on governance, resourcing and operational constraints. Our advice aligns legal requirements with your values and mission.

Contact Us

Need clear next steps for your organisation? Speak to our Charities team.