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Gordon Reid

Partner | Independent schools, Charities | Charities, Independent schools

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About Gordon

I lead the charities team. I work with charities and independent schools of all shapes and sizes, advising on all aspects of charity law and practice – initial formation and registration, day-to-day advice on constitutional and governance issues, mergers, dealing with charity property and dissolution. I regularly run training sessions for trustees and governors, helping them to better understand their role and responsibilities.

I seek to get to know my clients well, to understand their priorities and challenges. I serve as a trustee for a number of faith-based organisations and two of Guildford’s oldest charities, this hands-on experience enables me to give practical advice to clients.

Memberships

  • Charity Commission’s panel of approved Interim Managers
  • Charity Law Association

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Gordon is our go-to partner because he is a master of his trade, understands his clients exceptionally well and has always been responsive, adaptable and professional.

Chambers and Partners, 2024

He has a fantastic knowledge of the complex interplay between a charity and a church which has been invaluable to us

Chambers and Partners, 2023

Gordon Reid is a reassuring presence in times of crisis. His understanding of the charity sector enables him to advise in a clear and helpful manner so trustees can be confident in the decisions they make. Gordon is always quick to respond in a thoughtful way and we know we can rely on him.

Legal 500

As a religious charity, we were looking for someone who understood the ethos and motivation of our work, and who could give us appropriate legal support with that in mind. We were recommended one of the partners, Gordon Reid, who quickly understood how we operate and what we were wanting to achieve. This has been invaluable.

Legal 500

Gordon Reid and Joanna Lada-Walicki’s teams are responsive and reply to questions and concerns without delay. Embedded within their teams are specialists willing to provide advice by phone or email and that advice is sound and practical.

Legal 500

He is described by clients as an ‘expert in the field who gives sensible, plain English advice that you can easily understand and follow.

Chambers and Partners, 2020

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