Highly regarded for its ‘dedicated higher education knowledge’ Weightmans LLP advises a number of leading UK universities on a broad range of matters spanning employment, real estate, procurement, student complaints and misconduct, litigation and inquests. Practice head Martin Vincent has experience in assisting universities on collaborative ventures both nationally and cross-border, as well as on procurement arrangements and income generation. Josh Conroy is well versed in litigation, including unfair prejudice petitions, while Rose Moss covers real estate mandates and Philip Woolham specialises in pensions issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Weightmans offer dedicated Higher Education knowledge and legal expertise to HE providers in England. Equally they have dedicated experts in other legal fields which can be drawn upon as and when needed through brokering such expertise via the partner contact for the individual HE provider.’
‘Josh Conroy is an outstanding Weightmans Partners within the Education team as legal HE advisers and work to understand the University context, its challenges and provides realistic advice that is both usable and purposeful in its own right.’
‘Weightmans are very approachable and give clear, practical advice. They guided us through the process and enabled us to make well-informed decisions. Their client communication is excellent, at all times prompt and thorough.’
‘Josh Conroy was easy to work with and provided expert advice. His experience in that area was valuable. He understood and accommodated our needs supportively throughout.’
‘The team are knowledgeable and reliable and understand the context of our business.’
‘They are honest and reliable and always willing to explain things in laymans terms.’
Key clients
- University of Cumbria
- Lancaster University
- University of Liverpool
- Liverpool John Moores University
- University of Chester
- Liverpool Institute of Performing Art
- Liverpool Hope University
- Glyndwr Wrexham University
Work highlights
Defended Judicial Review proceedings brought against the University of Chester by a former PhD candidate, who had been withdrawn from their studies for failing to meet the required academic standards.
Advised the University of Cumbria in relation to the development of a new campus valued at more than £100 million.
Advised Lancaster University in relation to a number of international collaborations.
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Practice head
Martin Vincent
Other key lawyers
Josh Conroy; Rose Moss; Philip Woolham