VWV

With its extensive knowledge of the South West education sector, the team at VWV frequently advises state schools, academic trusts, independent schools and universities on a wide range of matters. The practice is jointly led by Barney Northover, who specialises in advising independent schools, and Chloe Brunton, who brings expertise in handling charity governance matters for academies; both practitioners are based in Bristol. Other core areas of instruction include assisting independent schools and academies with restructurings and M&A matters, compliance and governance issues, and employment work. Simon Bevan's workload includes employment issues, industrial relations cases and compliance matters. Tabitha Cave is a key contact for regulatory and compliance matters, as well as assisting with investigations and complaints procedures.