Legal 500 Education Law

Lee Bolton`s Church, Educational, and Charities division is led by Howard Dellar, Senior Partner, who has «the widest experience» and is «exceptional in managing conflicts between different parties.» He works with senior associate Ella Westby, who has «detailed technical knowledge of religious school issues regarding academy conversions and land issues.» The firm is best known for advising on Church of England school matters – its recent work has included advice on issues relating to school sites, school partnerships, academy conversions, trust updates and other complex contentious issues. 11KBW is widely recognized for its outstanding experience in dealing with the full range of education law issues. Under the most recent direction, Andrew Sharland KC acted for an educational charity in R. v. Secretary of State for Education and the LB of Lambeth, in relation to the board`s alleged failure to pay compensation for the transfer of property where the charity previously owned a school. Tom Cross represented the plaintiff in a case challenging advice given to schools by a local authority on sex and gender education. Katherine Eddy has particular expertise in handling high-profile discrimination lawsuits against universities. The senior team was reinforced by Joanne Clement KC, who took over silk in March 2022. «From the beginning, they listened to me and guided me through my options. I was impressed by the consistency of their process, their professionalism and empathy.

Their strengths certainly lie in their willingness to work with other lawyers to give you the best possible chance of success. They are not afraid to meet online, so I really feel understood and cared for. «We have been working with Chris Mordue for many years and trust him implicitly. His legal and industry knowledge is exceptional, as is his commitment to customer service. «Browne Jacobson`s HR and legal team is extremely dedicated and supportive, always available to provide us with advice and assistance. They respond quickly and always provide backup information to answer questions. We use the MATPP service, which has a dedicated team with a wide range of knowledge. I find that they respond quickly and generously with their time and knowledge and always pass on any questions they cannot answer at first to another colleague.

They demonstrate strong collaboration between HR and legal teams, provide us with legal advice and best practices, as well as excellent courses, webinars and document templates. Our MAT is enriched by their knowledge, expertise and service. «A full range of services in all areas of law, which was essential as we could not foresee the full range of legal work required by the complex transaction in which Hogan Lovells assisted us. Key strengths are regulatory expertise, strategic advice, and collaboration with other law firms (we have given them many opportunities to demonstrate this capability and they have never let us down). «Under Victoria Goddard`s leadership, the team has an excellent knowledge of the industry. They point out the legal pitfalls, but with a clear business direction. In addition, they have effective work trackers to manage complex projects. «Robert Lewis, recently appointed partner, advises educational institutions and individuals on crisis management, protection, complaints, exclusions, academic freedom and discrimination. He brings special insight and expertise, as he is both a former teacher and a governor of the Latymer Foundation. «Penningtons has a great relationship with us as customers. Our contact person, Katie Glendinning, is excellent.

We are a relatively small school and therefore a regular point of contact helps us maintain consistency for us and build relationships with our legal partner. Bindman`s LLP deals with complex cases involving children with special educational needs and deals with a variety of issues related to discrimination, protection, and freedom of expression. The practice notes an overlap between community cases and community care conflicts and includes lawyers who are also community care specialists, giving them a comprehensive perspective on education, health and social care. The team is led by Karen May, who specializes in judicial review matters and courts. Bates Wells advises higher education organisations and student organisations on a range of business and entrepreneurial issues related to continuing and higher education. The team is led by Jean Tsang, Senior Partner, who oversees business affairs as well as governance, charity and protection, and Claire Whittle, who was promoted in April 2022 to cover the public and regulatory aspects of qualifications, contentious education and protection issues. McLynn also leads employment-related matters such as labour disputes, defence of employment claims and privacy issues. Mills & Reeve LLP has a multidisciplinary education team that acts as a panel for various universities and academic organizations. The firm is led by Gary Attle, who focuses on higher education legislation, governance and freedom of information.

Martin Priestley deals with the commercial side of educational work. Jonathan Greenwood works in the education sector in corporate affairs, from mergers and acquisitions and restructuring to governance and joint ventures. Poppy Short, Senior Associate, advises universities and higher education institutions on partnerships, collaborations and academic arrangements. «Jill Donabie – very friendly and attentive to the working methods. Able to communicate effectively without all the «legal» jargon and understand the needs of the company. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP`s practice, which is primarily based in Washington DC, is now co-led by litigators Arthur Coleman and Scott Palmer and has extensive experience in complex litigation and transactional matters. The group is adept at advising school authorities and colleges on issues of gender and sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment. Daniel Cohen in Atlanta is a big name and has extensive experience in gender issues and maintains a busy pro bono practice for student sexual assault survivors. Among the contacts in Atlanta is Marquetta Bryan, who advocates for schools for discrimination work. The firm`s affiliated advisory group, EducationCounsel LLC, continues to be active in policy for nonprofit clients and academic institutions. Former team co-leader Nina Gupta and Suzann Wilcox, both based in Altanta, left the company for Parker Poe in March 2022.

Shoosmiths LLP stands out for its expertise in educational needs and disability, where it represents individuals in claims against local authorities. Partner Gurvinder Samra leads the team and is popular with clients because it provides «a sense of confidence and stability.» «Simpson Millar is probably the strongest education team in the country when it comes to representing parents, children and youth – they have market-leading partners, they have the strength in depth, they are a large team spread across multiple offices across the country, they cover the full spectrum of education law, of public law and discrimination, and they are true experts in the education sector. «They really strive to understand the issues correctly and thoroughly, both from the client`s point of view and from the legal situation. Their advice is wise, concise and always reliable. «Partners and lawyers are knowledgeable, accessible and provide clear and relevant information about cases where we have commissioned them to act on our behalf. You will have an excellent understanding of education law and the areas we encounter when it comes to student affairs.