Sam Macdonald

Sam advises sponsors of new charities, directors, trustees and officers of existing charities and other not-for-profit bodies, as well as individuals and companies wishing to make charitable gifts or do business with charities.

Sam advises schools and other educational institutions on constitutional and governance matters, on corporate transactions and on related tax issues. He regularly deals with Government agencies on behalf of schools on a range of compliance issues, from public benefit to the establishment of academies. Sam is a governor of two independent schools, one senior all boys boarding school and one co-educational prep school.

Sam advises universities and other HEIs on constitutional and governance matters, with a particular reference to charity law and related taxation. He regularly advises on educational joint ventures, trading activities and fundraising/development strategies. He deals with amendments to constitutions, in particular Royal Charters. Sam has a particular interest in public benefit and its implications for educational institutions.