Ward Hadaway LLP’s education team is well regarded for its broad expertise across the sector, advising a wide range of institutions including nursery schools, independent schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, and maintained schools. The team is led by Graham Vials, who brings extensive experience in employment and HR matters affecting education providers. Tim Care focuses on procurement, PFI, and education projects, advising primarily public sector clients such as FE colleges and academy trusts. Neil Smith leads on property matters for further education institutions, offering sector-specific real estate expertise.
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Key clients
- City of Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council
- Tyne Coast College
- Stanley Learning Partnership
- New College Durham Academy Trust
- Delta Academies Trust
- Northern Lights Learning Trust
- Melrose Learning Trust
- Success for All Educational Trust
- Whickham School
- Beacon Hill Special School
- Impact Multi Academy Trust
- NCG
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Practice head
Graham Vials
Other key lawyers
Tim Care; Neil Smith; Katy Milner; Tom Shears