Bevan Brittan LLP represents higher education and further education clients on a variety of matters such as academic partnerships, employment matters, property, corporate and commercial matters. The team is jointly led by Virginia Cooper, who focuses on litigation and judicial reviews, and the Birmingham-based Ashley Norman, who specialises in immigration and employment matters. Amy Tschobotko advises on sensitive issues and litigation involving students, while Tijen Ahmet, also in Birmingham, handles business agreements. The team was further strengthened with the arrival of partner Joel Eytle in February 2025.
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‘The team is very approachable and provides pragmatic, sound advice. They respond quickly when needed and have helped us navigate some tricky issues.’
‘Ashley Norman has provided sensible, calm advice when needed.’
'The support provided was excellent.'
- 'Excellent experience and knowledge in the university sector, dealing with employment claims.'
Work highlights
Acting for a higher education college in defence of employment tribunal proceedings brought against the client, involving complaints of unfair dismissal and race discrimination.
Representing the University of the West of England in an Article 2 jury inquest into the death of a student.
Advised a university on an age discrimination Employment Tribunal claim involving changes to terms and conditions of employment under TUPE.
Practice head
Virginia Cooper; Ashley Norman
Other key lawyers
Amy Tschobotko; Tijen Ahmet; Joel Eytle