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
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘The solicitors are friendly and professional. They are readily on hand to answer any queries. they speak in plain English - not overly legal jargon.’
- ‘Ridwan Omaar is the main solicitor I deal with. He has been a huge support to the defendants and has kept me informed at all times over several years.’
Key clients
- Bishop Frazer Trust
- Blackburn College
Work highlights
Acting for the lead supervising teacher on an organised school trip to France, who faced involuntary manslaughter charges when a student tragically drowned whilst swimming in a lake.
Practice head
Jonathan Holden
Other key lawyers
Ruth Rule-Mullen; Laura McHugh; Gemma Duxbury; Ridwaan Omar