Weightmans LLP has a comprehensive education team advising a range of higher education institutions. The Manchester-based group is led by Martin Vincent, whose work centres on projects, international ventures and procurement arrangements for universities. Josh Conroy plays a key role in student litigation, judicial review, misconduct, governance and regulatory compliance matters, while Susan Matthews maintains a long-standing relationship with a number of institutions, advising on student complaints, academic appeals and governance. The wider team, including Richard Vaughan, Rose Moss and Phillip Woolham, supports education clients on pensions as well as real estate and construction matters.
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Work highlights
Acted for the University of Cumbria in relation to the Citadels project.
Advised the Open University in connection with a transformative IT project delivering transformation of its core IT infrastructure and services.
Acted for Liverpool John Moores University in connection with multimillion pound refurbishment project to decarbonise and modernise buildings on campus.
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Practice head
Martin Vincent
Other key lawyers
Josh Conroy; Susan Matthews; Richard Vaughan; Rose Moss; Phillip Woolham