Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP specialises in acting for higher education institutions in a broad range of matters, ranging from immigration and employment mandates to safeguarding issues. The group often appears before both Upper Tier and SEND Tribunals for university and school clients respectively. The ‘friendly, effective and competent’ Daff Richardson represents a number of high profile universities and colleges in individual and collective dealings with their employees, while Gemma Woodhouse assists independent schools with employment matters and issues arising out of wrongful exclusions.
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‘The team really deeply understands education law, including the crossovers with employment law and safeguarding. They are confident, practical and build great relationships.’
‘Unique crossover of education and employment practice.’
‘Daff Richardson is friendly, effective and competent. She is very focused on client interests.’
‘Responsive, problem-solving, balanced.’
‘Excellent technical expertise.’
‘Expert advice and efficient service provided. Highly recommended.’
Key clients
- Open University
- St Hilda’s College
- New College
- Keble College, Oxford
- Churchill College, Cambridge
- Minerva Virtual Academy
- Sylvia Young Theatre School
- Francis Holland School
- Town Close School
- St Anne’s College, Oxford
- Stanford University
- St Mary’s University, Twickenham
Work highlights
Advising The Advanced Research & Invention Agency on various intellectual property matters, including the filing and prosecution of their trade marks.
Advising several Cambridge and Oxford colleges in relation to employment matters raised by members of their academic staff, as well as employment, governance, charity law advice and reputation management advice.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Daff Richardson
Other key lawyers
Gemma Woodhouse