Stone King LLP

With unique capabilities in contentious work for schools, Stone King LLP advises the full range of education sector clients, with particular expertise in areas such as HR consultancy, governance, specialist student and pupil services, and special education needs issues. The team is also proficient in advice relating to school mergers, employment, school finance, and propety and construction. The practice is co-led by employment lawyer Jean Boyle, who specialises in the education sector, and Tom Morrison. Other key lawyers include Michael Brotherton, an expert in the contentious operational areas of state-funded schools, and Ciara Campfield, who excels in commercial matters in the sector. Helen Tucker is another key contact.