Harper Macleod LLP‘s team, led by Jennifer Jack, leverages its strength in dispute resolution and public law to handle safeguarding work and judicial reviews.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team have helped us with various cases within Education including a very complex discrimination case which required us to instruct counsel. They were very prompt at dealing with matters as they arose including urgent requests for help when the media became involved. They also had good knowledge of the most appropriate Counsel for instruction.’
- ‘Clare McGeough led a complex case for us and was very thorough with her advice and support. She was always on hand for emergencies and was very calm and collected in her approach even when the case was taking on a very dramatic turn. ’
Work highlights
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Successfully defending Glasgow City Council in a judicial review challenge following approval of GCC’s budget for 2024 – 2027 and their decision to reform the education service, cutting 450 teaching posts over the course of the next three years.## INSERTED START: 09-05-2025 07:33:46
Advising North Ayrshire Council on drafting, negotiating and concluding alternative contractual arrangements for delivery of the £multi-million Ardrossan Educational and Community Campus.## INSERTED START: 09-05-2025 07:33:46
Advising Bord na Gaidhlig on proposed updates to the Statutory Guidance on Gaelic Education, relating to the provision of Gaelic education in schools across Scotland, ahead of public consultation.