International law firm Withers has hired charity law and philanthropy specialist Philip Reed as a partner in its London office. Philip joins the firm's market-leading charity team, which is known for its innovations and exceptional client base.
Philip joins Withers from Farrer & Co, where he was Counsel in the firm's charity & community team, working with domestic and foreign clients of all sizes, including major national groups. He has also acted as in-house legal adviser and company secretary for the Leonard Cheshire charity.
Philip's practice includes advising charities and not-for-profit organisations on governance and strategic matters, mergers and restructuring, establishment and registration, trading and their relationships with non-charitable subsidiaries, tax, fundraising and regulatory issues. Alongside operational charities, Philip's clients also include grant-making foundations, educational institutions and philanthropists.
Chris Priestley, joint head of Withers' Charities & Philanthropy team, comments: "Philip's move to join us is a significant one in a fairly static market and we are so pleased to welcome him to our team. We are known for offering innovative solutions to clients' issues, and have led the field on the creation of new philanthropic tools, such as dual-qualified structures to offer greater giving flexibility. With Philip onboard, we will further develop our international philanthropy work, alongside our partner Alana Petraske in New York."
Philip adds: "I have known and admired Withers' charity team and their commitment to the not-for-profit sector for many years. I am very excited to be joining the firm and working with skilled new colleagues and a first-rate list of clients. I look forward to growing a broad practice covering philanthropic solutions alongside regulatory and operational advice for some of the country's most significant charity clients."
