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08 July 2021
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Russell-Cooke—Pippa Garland

Law firm adds to charity team with new partner appointment

Russell-Cooke has welcomed a new partner, Pippa Garland, to its growing charity team. 

Pippa combines extensive general experience advising charities and social enterprises with a particular focus on charitable giving for high profile individuals, corporate foundations and family foundations.  As well as advising charities and social enterprises on issues including corporate structure, governance issues and fundraising, she will play a key role in Russell-Cooke’s cross-practice Family Office service

Pippa joins from Bates Wells where she was a senior associate. She trained and qualified at Allen & Overy. Pippa has been listed in the Legal 500 for a number of years and has been recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ (2021).

Pippa is a trustee of charity FoodCycle and sits on the Public Affairs Committee of Philanthropy Impact.

Pippa Garland commented: “I’m excited to be joining Russell-Cooke’s leading charity team. They have real depth of expertise and work with many of the country’s most prominent charities. I look forward to playing a part in enhancing what is already a very strong offering.”

Andrew Studd, partner in the charity team, added: “We’re expanding our team to support our growing number of increasingly sophisticated clients. Pippa will strengthen the team and provide additional senior support, helping us to deliver the best service to our clients. She has already been recognised as a star and we’re delighted that she’s joining us.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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