Jonathan Eley > Farrer & Co > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Farrer & Co is renowned in the education sector, serving a diverse client base that includes independent schools and associations, providing advice on the full range of issues, particularly regarding innovative guidance on safeguarding. The department is well-regarded for its experience dealing with parents and pupils, governance and institutional issues, as well as sensitive issues such as sexual assault and commercial matters such as school mergers and school closures. Maria Strauss‘ practice spans employment, education and safeguarding while the hugely experienced Jonathan Eley advises on parent, pupil and employee matters and on crisis management together with disciplinary investigation. Key members of the team are safeguarding expert David Smellie , commercial contracts specialist Paul Jones, and charity law specialist Sam Macdonald . Katie Fudakowski is valued for her County Court, Employment and Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunals expertise and ‘stand-out’ Alice Yandle is noted for her broad employment and education expertise.