Stone King LLP

Stone King LLP’s education sector group advises a diverse set of charity, state funded and independent schools on mandates that include transactions and mergers, Equality Act and disability discrimination claims, and Ofsted reports and complaints. Leading the independent schools team from Bath, Helen Tucker has extensive experience advising on safeguarding issues and tribunals alongside acquisitions and collaborative arrangements. In the same office, Michael Brotherton focuses on contentious issues and regularly acts for schools in Equality Act claims and obligations, often regarding politically sensitive topics involving gender, race, and religion. Ciara Campfield specialises in procurement advice and handles joint ventures for schools and higher education providers. Also key are Jean Boyle, who is co-lead of the firm’s national education offering with a personal focus on employment-related issues, and Joanne Burton, who heads up the national education property team.