Stone King LLP is well regarded for its expertise in the education sector, harnessing its ‘deep profile’ to act for state schools and higher education colleges in the full scope of employment matters. In Bath, Peter Woodhouse acts in Employment Tribunal cases involving unfair dismissal and discrimination claims; and Jean Boyle leads the firm’s national education sector team, with notable experience in high-profile trade union and industrial action matters; while the ’highly efficient’ James Barratt has developed a niche in shared parental leave issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Specialist education law solicitors with a deep profile in the sector, particularly among diocese schools and trusts.'
- 'James Barratt: provides highly efficient and effective support for his clients at times of difficulty. A reassuring presence in conference and contested hearings. Offers realistic advice that I could not have put better myself.'
- 'Supportive and empathetic.'
- 'Stone King has a formidable reputation in the field of employment law.'
- 'Peter Woodhouse is an excellent employment lawyer, with considerable litigation experience. Peter brings considerable commercial awareness to his cases, he recognises the strengths and weaknesses and will always strive to ensure the best outcome is achieved for any client.'
Key clients
- National Union of Students UK
- Chartered Institute of Fundraising
- The Kenwood Ladies’ Pond Association
- Royal Horticultural Society
- Felsted School
- Human Rights Watch
- Wells Cathedral
- Society of Jesus
- Accent Group
- Independent School Inspectorate
- St John’s Ambulance
- City of London Academy Trust
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
Peter Woodhouse; Jean Boyle; James Barratt