Education

Sectors

Education 
Overview

Our education team advises schools, further and higher educational establishments (private and public sector) on all work-related legal matters. We can provide you with advice on several wide-ranging matters at the same time, such as staff contracts, employment disputes, student complaints, data protection, commercial contracts and property and regulatory-related matters.

Whatever the issue, we provide you with dedicated support from a multi-disciplinary team that is led by your designated partner, who can act as, or work alongside, your in-house legal counsel. They will have a detailed picture of your overall affairs and be able to co-ordinate all of our advice, making sure we adapt and respond according to your specific requirements.

Service Highlights

Please click on a service highlight to learn more about how we help with these matters. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, you can contact us using the contact form below.

Contracts

We advise on, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including contracts relating to the sale of goods, services and hire agreements. In each case, we map out your objectives to make sure they are fully documented and protected. We also help you to review and negotiate any standard terms and conditions that are presented to you when purchasing goods or services from your suppliers.
Employment law

Employment issues often require prompt advice and action. We respond accordingly, providing you with pragmatic guidance on all of the options, as well as the best course of action to take. We provide a full employment law service, which includes preparing employment contracts and staff handbooks. We also advise you in relation to disciplinary, grievance and other internal procedures, dismissals and redundancies, as well as implementing settlement agreements.
Data protection

Data protection has become increasingly significant in recent years. We advise individuals and businesses on their rights and responsibilities under the UK data protection laws, including GDPR. If required, we can also carry out a full data protection audit of all of your procedures to make sure you are maintaining compliance in line with the latest requirements.
Dispute resolution

We have a successful track record of bringing, defending and settling cases from start to successful resolution. Thanks to our well-established relationships with specialist barristers, we are well placed to assemble a formidable team that is tailored to your institution, dispute and resources. We can also represent you in front of any professional regulatory bodies, including OFSTED.