Chloe Brunton > VWV > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile
VWV Offices
NARROW QUAY HOUSE, NARROW QUAY
BRISTOL
BS1 4QA
England
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Chloe Brunton
Work Department
Education: Schools
Position
Partner
Career
Chloe has advised maintained schools, academy trusts and sponsors on the establishment and governance of academies since 2005 and therefore has a wealth of education sector knowledge to support you and your school. Chloe has a particular focus on DfE policy, charity law, company law, collaborative working and governance models including the establishment and operation of multi academy trusts.
Meeting Your Needs
Chloe has a particular interest in the political landscape of the sector and changes in DfE policy. She regularly meets with the DfE ensuring that our advice takes into account the policy context. Chloe also writes for publications and delivers training via conferences at a national level, ensuring that she has a strong understanding of the issues facing governors and senior leaders.
What Others Say
“Our principal contact, Chloe Brunton, has been exemplary.” – Chair of Governors
“We have very much appreciated your calm, wise, knowledgeable approach.” – Headteacher
“Well done [Chloe] you have been simply brilliant.” – Headteacher
Memberships
Chloe is Chair of Governors of Oasis Academy John Williams and therefore appreciates the client perspective and the role of governance in a multi academy trust. Chloe is also a member of the Charity Law Association (CLA)
Lawyer Rankings
South West > Public sector > Education
(Leading individuals)VWV ’s ‘market-leading’ Bristol team acts for academies, multi-academy trusts, independent schools and universities on a range of strategic and operational matters, including work in anticipation of large-scale political and legislative shifts. The unit is also well-known in the market for schools transactions, spanning sales, purchases, and charity mergers. Barney Northover and Chloe Brunton head up the team from the firm’s Bristol office. Simon Bevan is well versed in employment and discrimination law matters, while Tabitha Cave leads on safeguarding for the firm. Chloe Brunton, Con Alexander and Naseem Nabi are additionally noted for their capabilities.
VWV ’s ‘market-leading’ Bristol team acts for academies, multi-academy trusts, independent schools and universities on a range of strategic and operational matters, including work in anticipation of large-scale political and legislative shifts. The unit is also well-known in the market for schools transactions, spanning sales, purchases, and charity mergers. Barney Northover and Chloe Brunton head up the team from the firm’s Bristol office. Simon Bevan is well versed in employment and discrimination law matters, while Tabitha Cave leads on safeguarding for the firm. Chloe Brunton, Con Alexander and Naseem Nabi are additionally noted for their capabilities.
London > Public sector > Education: schools
The education team at VWV stands out for its strategic and operational expertise and is widely considered a ‘market leader in the independent schools sector’. The team is trusted to assist with high-value projects, including major school acquisitions and sales, restructuring matters, and academy trust formations. Clients also frequently instruct the team, which has strong relationships with major sector organisations and regulators, to advise on regulatory matters in the context of safeguarding and equality issues. Barney Northover, who has advised independent schools on some of the most significant mergers and governance matters in the sector, co-leads the practice from Bristol with Chloe Brunton, who provides advice to academies and MATs on conversions and reorganisations. Also in Bristol, Simon Bevan continues to be highly regarded for his expertise across the spectrum of employment and discrimination matters. Alice Reeve, who divides her time between Bristol and Birmingham, has advised on major safeguarding matters and provided employment advice in the context of industrial action, and London-based lawyer Yvonne Spencer is a key contact for complex regulatory matters involving parental claims and complaints.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Private client > Charities and not-for-profit
- Private client > Contentious trusts and probate
- Public sector > Education