The ‘knowledgeable, pragmatic and commercial’ group at CMS handles a broad swathe of education-related work, from the extension of schools to franchise and license agreements. The team often acts for universities, councils, and developers. Carina Healy leads the team and stands out due to her knowledge of academic tech transfers. David Dennis utilises his vast knowledge of tech to assist universities with collaboration agreements and clinical trials.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team comprises knowledgeable, pragmatic and commercial lawyers who are responsive and provide a high-quality service.'
- 'Tom Morgan has an excellent understanding of the higher education sector and provides expert, pragmatic advice. The support we have received has been outstanding.'
- 'Very professional team that understands the needs of higher education institutions.'
Key clients
- University of Glasgow
- University of Sheffield
- University College London
- Heriot-Watt University
- University of St. Andrews
- UCL Business Ltd
- University of Durham
- Fife College
- Glasgow School of Art
- University of Cambridge
- University of Central Lancashire
- University of Bristol
- University of Dundee
Work highlights
Advising on the University of Glasgow’s Campus Expansion Project.
Advising the University of Suffolk’s project with funding from the UK Space Agency to deliver the UK’s largest optical research test range.
Advising UCL's Contracts Services team to provide contract support services.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Carina Healy
Other key lawyers
David Dennis; Neeraj Thomas