Alison Marr
Senior AssociateAlison provides expert legal advice to a wide range of clients including companies, individuals start-ups, public bodies, charities and financial institutions.
She advises on intellectual property matters and data protection compliance. She also has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts and providing advice on governance and compliance for public sector and charitable bodies
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Ensuring Proper Governance in Scottish Charities
Part two in our series on key considerations for Scottish charities following the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 covers with an overview of charity governance and management by charity trustees.
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Recruiting Charity Leaders in a Changing Legal Landscape
The article outlines changes under the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023, emphasising the need for thorough vetting and compliance when appointing charity leaders. New OSCR tools, including a disqualification register and trustee register, improve transparency and public trust. Effective due diligence protects charities and upholds governance standards.
