The education department at Browne Jacobson LLP is well recognised for its extensive experience in the sector, advising universities and colleges on real estate matters, discrimination, DSARs, IP and judicial reviews. The practice is led by Kate Gallagher, who advises on governance and regulatory issues in the higher education sector. Bettina Rigg is an employment specialist and advises on discrimination, equality and diversity, and student matters, and Nathalie Jacoby-Danesh advises on charity law matters as well as corporate and commercial joint ventures. Construction expert Scott Mounfield handles contentious and non-contentious construction matters, as well as construction contracts and development agreements in the education space.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is not just professional but proactive. Responsive yet happy to suggest different approaches. Innovative and approachable.’
‘We have benefited from several advisors from Browne Jacobson working for us and have been impressed with all.’
‘Bettina Rigg is an incredibly engaged and compassionate client relationship partner.’
- 'Browne Jacobson offers a good range of services, which means that there is very likely a specialist available to handle any concern that may arise within an educational institution, and, where a matter requires cross-disciplinary advice, this can be provided in a joined-up and effective way. Individuals are without fail friendly and personable, and good client service is clearly a high priority for the firm.'
- 'Bettina Rigg prizes the client relationship, and her excellent communication and attention to all aspects of a matter mean that we feel well-supported and listened to as the client. She is knowledgeable and pragmatic as a lawyer, and steers matters calmly and sensibly into a good position. Kate Gallagher has extensive experience in the higher education sector and an excellent understanding of how to apply a legal framework to a practical problem.'
- 'Very approachable, always easy to speak with and takes a common sense approach with an appreciation of the sensitivities usually involved.'
- 'Long experience of the education sector, a leader in the sphere of academy trusts.'
Key clients
- King’s College London
- London School of Economics and Political Science
- National Institute of Teaching
- University of Hertfordshire
- Wrexham University
- University of Brighton
- Nottingham Trent University
- Cardiff University
- Loughborough University
- Pembrokeshire College
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Kate Gallagher
Other key lawyers
Bettina Rigg; Nathalie Jacoby-Danesh; Scott Mounfield