Mills & Reeve LLP maintains broad expertise in the education sector and advises a range of universities and higher education institutions, multi-academy trusts and schools. Sara Barrett is based in Manchester and forms part of the leadership team of the national education practice, providing employment advice to higher education and further education clients. The team is well versed in education real estate matters, which is an area of specialism for Jennifer Lewis, while Siân Jones-Davies covers the gamut of education issues and Pili Fernandez-Mahoney focuses on contentious employment affairs.
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‘Accessible, friendly, transparent and proactive.’
‘Pili Fernandez-Mahoney: Friendly, common sense, commercial and prompt advice.’
- ‘Mills and Reeve continue to provide excellent advice and service. They provide free information services via their e-hubs and hosted events focused on the various sectors which is an important value-added aspect to delivery.’
- ‘Sara Barrett provided support on employment issues and is our partner-level contact. She is highly knowledgeable, both in legal advisory terms but particularly in the specific education and arts organisation issues of our business. Advice and options are pragmatic rather than simply just stating the legal position.’
Key clients
- Academies Enterprise Trust
- Arden University Limited
- Blackpool and the Fylde College
- Bolton College
- Bury College
- Buckingham New University
- Cardiff University
- Liverpool John Moores
- LTE Group (The Manchester College)
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Nottingham Trent University
- Oldham College
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Sara Barrett
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Lewis; Siân Jones-Davies; Pili Fernandez-Mahoney