Bates Wells handles the full spectrum of education matters, advising higher education and further education institutions on employment matters, property, free speech, charity and governance as well as discrimination claims. The practice is led by Jean Tsang, who has a broad education practice and advises on governance, charity, mergers and safeguarding. Lucy Mclynn leads the employment department and advises further education clients on all aspects of employment law, while Simon Steeden advises student unions on governance and compliance. Matthew Smith has a particular focus on advising education clients on data protection and freedom of information work. The team is further supported by Mark Abbott.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is highly professional. They manage to treat every client personally and are attentive to each request. Their international expertise is outstanding, and the quality of their advice is excellent.’
- ‘I have been incredibly impressed with every aspect of the team. The quality, speed and consistency of advice given, and the team's clear top-level sector knowledge are particular highlights.’
Key clients
- NUS Charity
- NUS UK
Work highlights
Assisted NUS UK with a range of charity law and governance work, including significant governance reforms which were designed to (among other things) separate “England” from “UK” and empower nations and liberation groups to determine their own ways of working.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jean Tsang
Other key lawyers
Lucy McLynn; Simon Steeden; Matthew Smith; Mark Abbott