Noted for its contentious capabilities, Stone King LLP is regularly engaged by a host of multi-academy trusts, further education colleges, and higher education institutions. Graham Burns is well regarded for his work across academy conversions, PFI school transfers and multi-academy trust development, with a particular track record in high-profile mergers and complex regulatory and governance challenges. Stephen Ravenscroft focuses on academy conversions and academy-to-academy transfers. Laura Berman is sought after for her expertise in admissions, exclusions, SEND, safeguarding and disability discrimination, supporting state-funded schools on both day-to-day and complex matters, and regularly delivering sector training. Adam McRae-Taylor supports independent schools, charities and faith-based organisations through employment, safeguarding, discrimination and SEND challenges.
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Adam McRae-Taylor
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Graham Burns; Stephen Ravenscroft; Tom Morrison; Jean Boyle
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Laura Berman; Adam McRae - Taylor