With a client base that includes universities, research and developmental organisations, private education providers, and governing institutions, Burges Salmon LLP has broad expertise in the education sector. The team is routinely instructed in both contentious and non-contentious work, and has extensive experience in matters relating to real estate and construction, transactions, pensions, refinancing, and employment issues. Practice head Matthew Ramus is an expert in complex projects in the education sector, whilst Luke Bowery and Huw Cooke are both employment specialists. Tim Roberts, a corporate finance expert, is another key lawyer.
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Key clients
- Shareholders of Axcis Education
- Department for Education
- University of Bristol
- Ascent
- Trustees of the Cardiff University Pension Fund
- Birmingham City Council and Birmingham Children’s Trust Limited
- W H Ireland Ltd
- Gemba
- University of Exeter
- York St John University
- University of Oxford
- University of the West of England
Work highlights
Continuing to advise the University of Bristol in connection with a new £500m campus development in Bristol city centre.
Providing long-term support to the Cardiff University Pension Fund trustees, including investment advice, trustee protection, and indemnity improvements.
Advised the owner of Axcis Education on its sale to the Edwin Group, a leading organisation focused on supporting education and improving outcomes for young people.
Practice head
Matthew Ramus
Other key lawyers
Luke Bowery; Huw Cooke; Tim Roberts