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Veale Wasbrough Vizards is a ‘leading light’ in the sector and has acted on many high-profile academy conversions and school mergers. Clients include Rugby School, Roedean, and Bristol Grammar School. Practice head Barney Northover is recommended, as are Simon Bevan for educational employment and Yvonne Spencer and John Deakin for pastoral matters.

‘Excellent in all respects’, Rickerbys LLP advised the University of Gloucestershire on selling London property and on employment matters. Other clients include Cheltenham Ladies’ College. Team head Alice Reeve provides ‘excellent knowledge and good commercial advice’.

Stone King LLP has acted on many academy conversions and defended schools regarding their selection procedures. Roger Inman heads the team and is well regarded for his ‘excellent knowledge, approachability and good advice’.

Helen Tucker’s ‘efficient and hardworking’ team at Ashfords LLP acted for The Cathedral School in Llandaff on various discrimination matters and for other clients on redevelopment plans.

Maintaining a ‘high service level’, Martin Howe’s team at Bevan Brittan LLP has a notable niche in BSF projects. It acted for Sandwell MBC in seeking a judicial review of BSF cancellation. The practice also acts on many school conversions.

Bettina Rigg’s team at Bond Pearce LLP acts for many higher education institutions, such as advising Southampton Solent University on real estate, employment and student disciplinary issues. Other clients include the University of Portsmouth and Cornwall College.

At Burges Salmon LLP, Roger Bull’s group provides wide-ranging advice to clients including the University of Bristol, Imperial College London, and Bath Spa University.

Foot Anstey offers ‘exceptional advice and guidance’ to clients including Exeter College and Cornwall College of Further Education. Julia Green’s team has much experience in academy conversions.

The well-respected John Clarke heads a team at Maitland Walker LLP, which has expertise in the independent sector where it represents many high-profile institutions.

Stones Solicitors LLP’s Paul Keeling represents individuals in litigation.

Wilsons’ ‘always excellent’ team represents many independent schools, and advises on school conversions. Stephen Oxley heads the group.

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