Chambers and Partners: Education (Best in the UK)
This firm acts mostly for schools in a range of sectors from employment to debt recovery. The team works proactively with clients such as the ISBA, where it presents a course for new bursars at the annual conference. Peers felt that the firm was “still up there” despite the departure of John Clarke to Bevan Brittan LLP. Clients note that ”the calmness and efficiency of the team is unbelievable,” with one observing: “They are absolutely first rate, are quick to give you relevant advice and they’re all good at what they do - the staff training must be first rate.”
The Lawyers: Alice Reeve focuses on the employment aspects of problems in the sector. Clients praised a “sharp mind, can-do attitude and approachability,” while another noted: “She really pushes for your case, looks after you and makes you feel like the only client.”
Clients/Work Highlights: Highlight matters include advising the trustees of the Hellenic College Charitable Trust in the sale of the London-based school’s business assets and property. The team also advised a college on an investigation and disciplinary process against a member of staff and acted for another college on the purchase of a property for over £3 million. Other clients include Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls, Headington School Oxford and Badminton School. |
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