Kristine Scott > Harrison Clark Rickerbys > Cheltenham, England > Lawyer Profile

Harrison Clark Rickerbys‘ significant record in the independent schools sector is exemplified by its frequent and varied work for the Independent Schools Bursar’s Association.  The broad practice spans teachers’ pensions, safeguarding issues, mergers and the sale of publicly funded land. ‘Stand-out lawyer’ Kristine Scott heads the Cheltenham-based team; her recent areas of focus include issues relating to national strike action and school inspections. Rachel Parkin‘s practice spans restructuring, disciplinary action, and senior severance advisory. Morgan West and Paul Watkins are further key contacts to note.

Harrison Clark Rickerbys stands out for its relationships with schools and governing bodies such as the Independent Schools Bursars’ Association, who instruct the firm’s ‘high-performing and experienced’ education team to advise on a wide range of matters, including safeguarding issues, strikes, pensions, and new and emerging DfE guidelines. The firm also regularly handles corporate and governance issues related to mergers and school acquisitions, and it is well-equipped to provide strategic guidance on issues related to employment and charity law. Practice head and safeguarding Kristine Scott is based in Cheltenham and maintains close relations with a many of the firm’s governing body clients. Also in Cheltenham, Rachel Parkin and Oliver Daniels are recommended for their experience handling employment issues and their advice on teachers’ strikes, while real estate expert Morgan West is a key contact for land sales and purchases as well as academy conversions.