Greenwoods has 'an incredibly commercial and realistic approach to dealing with employment law matters', which are at the heart of its work for clients in the education sector. The firm advises numerous Cambridge colleges, as well as schools and education trusts based in East Anglia. Cambridge-based employment partner Joanna Scally, who leads the practice, 'takes time to provide pragmatic solutions'. Senior associate and employment specialist Siobhan Thomson, and Peterborough-based senior associate Claire Banks, who handles corporate and commercial matters, are key members of the group. Scally assisted Jesus College, Cambridge, with a detailed review and update of its fellows’ terms and conditions including Research Fellows and College Assistant Professors.
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‘A genuine desire to serve their customers well, and to be responsive to their immediate needs. A willingness to seek to understand the philosophy of the customer and their appetite for risk.’
‘Personable. Engaging. Very responsive. Likeable. All this with the professional expertise we might need.’
‘Quick and easy to deal with.’
‘Jo Scally is always very responsive. She takes time to get to know the organisation and to provide pragmatic suggestions and solutions to individual case issues.’
‘Always willing to help and extremely collaborative. The team provides sound advice and always delivers on time.’
‘Excellent knowledge of the education sector and the needs of the business. Extremely flexible and accommodating to work with.’
‘They are pragmatic and diligent, weighing up and recommending a clear direction supported by confidence inspiring advice.’
‘The whole team really take the time to understand our unique working environment. Training forums are also incredibly useful and relevant.’
‘All associates really listen - they are receptive to our organisational conflicts and show that caring human side at all time. Jo Scally and her team are simply wonderful!’
‘Incredibly commercial and realistic approach to dealing with employment law matters. Fair pricing and consistent advice.’
Key clients
- Clare College, Cambridge
- Christ’s College, Cambridge
- Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge
- Emmanuel College, Cambridge
- Churchill College, Cambridge
- Jesus College, Cambridge
- Hughes College, Cambridge
- Bedford Borough Council
- Uppingham School
- Four Cs MAT
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Practice head
Joanna Scally
Other key lawyers
Siobhan Thomson; Claire Banks