Overview

Kate Bake-Paterson practises exclusively in the area of charities and not-for-profit law and has developed specialized knowledge of the legal, regulatory and operational issues faced by charities and not-for-profit organizations. In her work, Kate regularly advises charities and not-for-profit organizations on a broad range of issues, including those relating to: incorporating and organizing not-for-profit entities; governance and other corporate structural issues; relationships with other organizations, including both qualified and non-qualified donees; obtaining charitable registration and other regulatory compliance issues; charitable giving and the documentation, receipting and implementation of charitable gifts; and the conduct of revenue-generating activities. Kate also assists donors with planning, documenting and implementing charitable gifts, including establishing donor-advised funds and private foundations. Kate speaks frequently on various topics associated with charities and not-for-profit organizations, presenting to professional advisors and other members of the charitable sector.

Practice Areas

• Charities & Not-for-profit Org.
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Health Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2004 (BC)