The education team at Winckworth Sherwood LLP regularly represents religious dioceses and historic school foundations and advises on an array of matters, including school conversions, religious discrimination, school closures and employment matters. The practice is led by Andrea Squires, who advises catholic dioceses and education charities on school reorganisations and mergers as well as governance reviews. Employment specialist Aida Smajlovic advises on disciplinary procedures, dismissals and breach of contract. Theresa Kerr has a broad education practice which includes SEND, safeguarding and data protection work, with a particular focus on complex parental complaints and discrimination claims. Penny Reid heads the school investigations team and handles matters relating to criminal activities, safeguarding issues and governance challenges.
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‘Good interpersonal skills. Responding to urgent matters in a timely manner.’
‘Our experience with Winckworth Sherwood LLP has been uniformly excellent. They are prompt, calm and supportive and really understand the education landscape. Questions are responded to efficiently, and they are very tolerant of us when we become confused! We have had some unusual situations occur over the last year, and they have always been a great source of support and expertise.'
Key clients
- EKO Trust
- Bourne Education Trust
Work highlights
Managing a complex leadership review for The Beckmead Trust.
Practice head
Andrea Squires
Other key lawyers
Aida Smajlovic; Theresa Kerr; Penny Reid