Jean Tsang > Bates Wells > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Bates Wells has a strong reputation for providing full-service advice to FE colleges and non-university educational establishments, especially in relation to regulatory compliance, accreditation and registration processes, and strategically important employment and charity matters. Under the leadership of governance and commercial expert Jean Tsang, the team has advised on numerous FE college mergers, demergers, and acquisitions, and it is also trusted to provide corporate advice on procurement and IP commercialisation initiatives. Lucy McLynn spearheads the team’s employment offering and regularly advises on staffing issues and industrial relations as well as disciplinary proceedings. Claire Whittle left for DLA Piper.

Bates Wells maintains close relationships with a large roster of independent schools and multi-academy trusts, who instruct the team to advise on wide-reaching governance reviews, school reorganisations, and matters related to charity law. The team also regularly handles contentious mandates, including in relation to employment and contracting issues, and assists with a growing number of school mergers and acquisitions. For charity law and governance issues, practice head Jean Tsang, who has extensive experience advising on the establishment of new schools and educational charities, is a key contact. Mark Traynor, who provides real estate advice in connection with school mergers and acquisitions, is a name to note. Claire Whittle left for DLA Piper.