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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Testimonials
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- '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.'
- '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 solicitors that specialise in the sector provides great reassurance to our business and our customers who rely on our services from a compliance perspective.'
Key clients
- Brampton Manor Trust
- BMAT Education
Work highlights
Advised on and project led the creation of a 4 school Multi Academy Trust called Orchard Multi Academy Trust.
Practice head
David Yazdi; Dean Hulse
Other key lawyers
Ciara Heaney; Ryan McGillick