Education

Education

The education sector is facing a period of unprecedented change. Universities are facing real terms cuts to their funding; many independent schools are looking at innovative ways of managing their way through increasingly challenging times; and the recently introduced Academies Act heralds the most fundamental shake-up there has ever been in the state maintained school sector. Our specialist education team has extensive experience of all the issues that schools, colleges and universities currently face.

 

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Who do we act for?

Schools, colleges and universities across the UK. We also act for over 50 charities and not-for-profit organisations both regionally and nationally, a number of which operate in the field of education including Bilton Grange Trust and the Warwickshire Catholic Independent Schools Foundation.

Wright Hassall are sponsors of Warwick Business School.

How we have helped education institutions

  • Advised on corporate governance, contracts and consortium arrangements for a Russell Group university.
  • Provided general employment advice including tribunal representation to a number of schools and colleges.
  • Provided property due diligence to an internationally recognised, top 3 ranked university.
  • Provided property advice in relation to property leases and easements for a top 50 ranked university.
  • Provided licensing advice to Birmingham University, the University of Aston  and the University of the West of England.
  • Provided student litigation advice to a top 50 ranked university.

Why choose Wright Hassall's education team

Wright Hassall has the expertise to help education institutions address the challenges they face sensitively, pragmatically and cost-effectively. We act for a number of top ranked universities, schools and colleges and can draw on this experience to advise other institutions efficiently.

What others say about us

“Wright Hassall LLP is ‘large enough to have an all-round skill set whilst local enough to give personal attention….Mark Lewis is ‘approachable and responsive’”. Legal 500 UK 2010, Corporate

"This corporate team, based in Leamington Spa, wins praise for its responsiveness and accessibility... Sources say the team "helps keep transactions on track."Chambers UK 2011, Corporate

"Ian Besant of Wright Hassall LLP draws praise for his "responsive manner" and "sound, pragmatic advice."Chambers UK 2011, Employment