Praised for being ‘consistently pragmatic, thoughtful and solution-focused’ Forbes Solicitors routinely provides employment, dispute resolution, governance, procurement, contracts, safeguarding and risk management advice. The practice represents a range of further education colleges, multi-academy trusts, schools and independent schools. Jonathan Holden leads the national education practice, while key names in the Northwest include Ruth Rule-Mullen, who is highly experienced in public sector employment including various employment tribunal claims, Laura McHugh, who also handles employment claims and governance matters, whilst Gemma Duxbury advises on regeneration and development schemes.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Practice head

Jonathan Holden

Other key lawyers

Ruth Rule-Mullen; Laura McHugh; Gemma Duxbury; Ridwaan Omar