Morton Fraser MacRoberts is a reference in the market for immigration advice, as well as handling charity law and related governance matters in the education sector. The practice group is jointly steered by David Gourlay and Sarah Gilzean. Gourlay combines significant experience in IP and data protection matters, while Gilzean specialises in employment and regulatory issues. Ewan McGillivray excels in acting for local authorities in additional support needs appeals at the First-Tier Tribunal. On the charity law front, Alison Marr is the name to note, overseeing governance matters and the reorganisation of educational endowments.
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Key clients
- University of Edinburgh
- Ministry of Defence
- Student Loans Company
- Scottish Local Authorities
- Education and Care providing facing Right to Work fines
- George Heriots School
- Erskine Stewart's Melville
Work highlights
Acting for the Ministry of Defence in the boarding schools' phase of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.
Advised Erskine Stewart's Melville on a series of data protection, information tech and contract matters.
Advised a client in the Education and Care provision sector in relation to Right to Work fines and potential loss of Visa Sponsorship license.
Practice head
David Gourlay; Sarah Gilzean
Other key lawyers
Ewan McGillivray; Alison Marr