The boutique education firm HY Education Solicitors is singled out for its ‘expertise in all areas of education law’, where the team advises a range of schools, multi-academy trusts and other educational providers. David Yazdi co-leads the Rochdale-based practice alongside dual qualified barrister and solicitor Dean Hulse. Yazdi covers a range of commercial, corporate and land and property matters, including academisations and agreements with local authorities and government departments. Ciara Heaney and Ryan McGillick are also key practitioners.
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- 'I have worked closely with Ciara and Ryan. They have both stood out in their exceptional expertise, friendliness and gravitas they bring to complex situations.'
- 'The two stand out partners are David Yazdi and Dean Hulse. They go above and beyond to provide clear support and advice. Both are approachable and make the legal advice easy to understand and apply. They have evidently built a team who share the values and approach of HY as a collective because every interaction we have with the wider team aligns.'
- 'We have worked with multiple people at HY Education Solicitors, all of whom have been brilliant. A particular mention to David Yazdi and Dean Hulse who we have worked with closely and provided excellent service. Communication is always timely and the quality of work is exceptional and far exceeds our experience with other law firms.'
- 'The uniqueness of this firm is their expertise in all areas of education law. This is their sole focus and they have a deep understanding of the relevant legislations.'
- 'HY Education Solicitors is the only law firm that operates exclusively for the education sector, providing expert legal support to schools and multi-academy trusts. Education is a unique sector with lots of very specific legal requirements and having a Solicitors that specialises in the sector provides great reassurance to our business and our customers who rely on our services from a compliance perspective.'
- 'The team take the time to listen and ensure the support they offer is really detailed and they provide the reassurance that the right decisions are being made.'
- 'A strong team with varying areas of expertise. Quick on the comms and swift with responses.'
Key clients
- Brampton Manor Trust
- BMAT Education
- Central England Learning Trust
- Cockburn Multi Academy Trust
- Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust
- Holy Cross College & University Centre
- Infinity Academies Trust
- Landau Forte Charitable Trust
- Laetare Catholic Multi Academy Trust
- Orchard Multi Academy Trust
- Orchard Community Trust
- Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust
- Romero Catholic Academy Trust
- Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust
- St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust
- St Mary's Catholic High School Herefordshire
- Wigmore School Academy Trust
- Indie Education
- EdStart Schools
Work highlights
Advised on and project led the creation of a 4 school Multi Academy Trust called Orchard Multi Academy Trust.
Represented Romero Catholic Multi Academy Trust in a Judicial Review claim with a result that will have significant ramifications for the sector.
Advised on the creation of a brand new Independent School provision called Indie Education, working with the largest independent school provider in Australia (also called Indie Education).
Practice head
David Yazdi; Dean Hulse
Other key lawyers
Ciara Heaney; Ryan McGillick