Craig Staten-Spencer

Head of Trust, Tax and Charities Administration

Craig started his career in banking, and joined Roythornes in 2023. With over 14 years' experience in the legal sector, he now leads the Trust, Tax and Charities team.

Criag has been named a Rising Star in the Legal 500 for both charity law and private client law and has been listed on the Almshouse Association’s panel of legal consultants. He is a former member of the Professional Deputies Forum and Charity Law Association and presently a member of the Nottinghamshire Law Society’s Private Client Committee. His professional insight is regularly sought after, and he has delivered guest lectures at the University of Leicester.

Craig focuses on a wide range of work involving trusts, charities, and Court of Protection. His areas of expertise include:

Charity Law

Charity governance and regulatory compliance
Administration and restructuring of charities
Formation of charitable trusts and registration with the Charity Commission

Trusts & Private Client Work

Trust administration and preparation of trust accounts
Trust Registration Service compliance
Tax reporting for trusts and individuals
Trusts for disabled and vulnerable people
Personal Injury Trusts
Managing compensation from personal injury and clinical negligence claims

Court of Protection

Acting as Deputy or advising Deputies for individuals with catastrophic injuries
Support with long-term financial and legal planning