‘It is a local practice but is a national firm. It ensures that you get that local knowledge and continuity of people however they have the backdrop of all the expertise within the firm.’

‘Julie Green and Rachel Billen as partners provide support that is first-class.’

‘Sector specific knowledge, wide range of specialists coupled with local client relationship manager.’

‘Knowledgable advisors who take the time to understand how our organisation works. Julia Green and Victoria Hatton specifically have built positive working relationships.’

‘The Browne Jacobson Education team are knowledgable, flexible and respond promptly to any queries or concerns we may have. Whilst we have a named contact, the company has sufficient resources to draw in others as required, particularly where different expertise may be required.’

‘They are experts in their field. The team have a range of specialisms and there is always someone who can advise you. They have good working relationships with unions and other organisations.’

‘We are extremely happy with the service they provide, and as a result have built excellent relationships with the team.’

‘The Education partner – Julia Green – is exceptional. She has a great wealth of experience, excellent judgement and deals with a great many of our matters personally.’

‘Incredibly responsive, practical, hard working and pragmatic. The team, led by Helen Tucker, is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Helen Tucker – a quietly unassuming leader who swiftly analyses complex situations and proposes and executes solutions effectively and cost effectively.’

‘Stone King support our trust with a team of education experts covering all areas of the business. They respond to queries in good time and can provide quick advice or in depth support as needed.’

‘The firm has an outstanding knowledge of the education sector and works closely with key sector representative bodies. The firm is regarded as part of the sector.’

‘An outstanding knowledge of the sector and highly regarded by boards and management in the sector.’

‘The team at Stone King is excellent – invariably helpful, with rapid, detailed and helpful responses to a fast-evolving policy landscape. The expertise of individuals can always be relied upon and their creative and informative support is greatly appreciated.’

‘We have appreciated particularly the relationship with Ciara Campfield and Michael Brotherton.’

‘Stone King have always been responsive and pragmatic in their approach and advice. Their expertise and experience in the education sector have been invaluable.’

‘Our experience of Burges Salmon in the education sphere has focused on potential disputes and they have supplied thoughtful advice, combining legal skill and expertise with strategic thinking and commercial focus.’

‘Luke Bowery and Huw Cooke have stood side by side with us throughout the year and provided outstanding expert advice.’

‘A very knowledgeable and responsive team.’

‘Rachel Parkin can be relied upon to provide pragmatic advice and realistic solutions to a range of complex issues. Her education-sector expertise is second to none and she has proven to be a trusted advisor throughout some quite turbulent times.’

‘Kristine Scott leads a multi talented, adept, informed and engaged team of lawyers. The advice is accurate, timely and pragmatic.’

‘HCR’s strength and depth within the Education Sector is very impressive. They are proactive and always on top of the detail specific to our industry.’

‘They have the range of services and departments that you would expect in a top tier law firm but match this with a very high level of responsive and personal service.’

‘Kristine Scott is an exceptional leader of their education team. She provides clear, concise and pragmatic advice. She is always responsive and quickly directs specific requests to relevant departments if she is not best placed to advise herself.’

‘PHP Law are education specialists and are able to provide timely and pertinent advice on all relevant matters affecting our multi academy trust.’

‘I have worked with Antony Power, who has impressed particularly with his responsiveness and his ability to think ‘outside the box’ of the litigation we have been working on.’

‘PHP is immersed in the education sector. Key strengths are in complex HR matters, supporting academy conversions and ensuring that all matters pertaining to the smooth running of an education establishment, regardless of size are supported with excellent legal knowledge.’

‘The PHP team take time to know you as a client in order to tailor their advice to your need and risk appetite. Always quick to respond, excellent knowledge, friendly, approachable and able to work with you to achieve the best outcome. Their strength is their approach.’

‘They find innovative solutions and are solutions focused, rather than just coming back with what you can’t do. I always want them on my project team as you have the confidence that they will get the job done and help you get over the barriers you can face.’

‘They quickly build positive working relationships and provide a personal service. They are friendly and approachable and don’t make you feel intimidated as others can do. They provide the advice and guidance in a way that makes sense and nothing is too much trouble.’

‘Great expertise and sectoral knowledge in education, impressive client base, a proper education law boutique. Understand our Trust really well, take time to listen and understand each issue.’