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Martineau represented the University of West London on the demerger of its further education provision to a joint venture, and handles contentious employment work for Bournemouth University. New clients include the University of Cambridge, Nottingham University and De Monfort University. Smita Jamdar leads the team.

Pinsent Masons LLP has ‘a variety of departments engaged in the education sector, so has a depth of knowledge across a broad range of subjects’. The team advised the University of Lincoln on establishing a foundation college. Nicola Hart’s ‘advice is sound and practical’, while Linda Jones on the employment side has ‘huge knowledge of the education sector’. Selwyn Blyth is also recommended.

Eversheds LLP recorded expansion in the university and further education sectors, adding new clients such as Manchester Metropolitan University, City University London and Barnet College. Highlights included advising UCL on the establishment of the UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation. Clients appreciate Janet Knowles’ ‘knowledge and breadth of experience’.

Mills & Reeve LLP’s ‘advice is specific, well thought through and delivered promptly at a realistic price’. It advised Oxford and Cherwell Valley College on a joint venture to provide further education services to Reading College. Nick Abbott is ‘good at identifying practical resolutions’, and Richard Sykes ‘brings technical expertise and great energy to contentious issues’.

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP is ‘very responsive at a reasonable cost’, and ‘the service is extremely good’. The firm acts for education institutions and also for disabled individuals seeking access to education. ‘Knowledgeable’ associate Richard Freeth is recommended.

Band Hatton LLP acts for a number of local schools, as well as further education institutions, advising on property, employment, charity and contractual matters as well as disputes. Haydn Jones leads the team.

Bevan Brittan LLP has been very active in BSF projects, acting for clients such as the London Borough of Camden. Other clients include the University of Oxford and the University of Southampton.

Phil Clissitt’s team at Wragge & Co LLP advised King’s College on the purchase of a number of houses to facilitate the development of a clinical neuroscience research institute, and acted for Birmingham City University on the sale of Hamstead Hall.

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