DWF
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DWF has an established North West education practice, advising clients ranging from independent schools through to universities on special educational needs, safeguarding and inquest matters. The practice is led by Vikki Woodfine and Jonathan Branton; Woodfine specialises in gross negligence and corporate manslaughter cases, while Branton provides advice to universities on R&D funding. Joanne Pizzala routinely handles complex, high‑value loss and catastrophic injury claims. Anna Blythe is active in SEND, discrimination and contested EHCP hearings.
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Key clients
- ARAG/DAS
- Intact Insurance (formerly Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA))
Work highlights
Instructed by an education sector insurer on a range of liability claims involving students, staff and third parties, including campus assaults, discrimination and exposure to hazardous substances.