HY Education Solicitors

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• '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 solicitors that specialise 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.'
• 'Personal contact that is quick to resolve any issues and set up meetings in a timely manner. Helpful and pertinent legal advice that is experienced in handling issues experienced by schools.'
• 'Dean and David both come across as very professional, yet they communicate in such a way that is helpful when not a legal expert. Advice and guidance always feels measured, proportionate and ultimately gives us the confidence to tackle the issues we have raised. With HY, I genuinely always get the feeling that they want to help us resolve a problem or concern.'
• 'From the beginning, David and Dean impressed us with their ability to cut through complexity and offer clear, actionable advice—without ever oversimplifying. Their deep knowledge of safeguarding, governance, and employment law has been invaluable, but what really sets them apart is their calm, reassuring presence and strategic foresight. They don’t just address issues—they help prevent them.'

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

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