Schofield Sweeney‘s education practice is recognised for providing ’quick, sensible and pragmatic advice’ to schools and academics, advising on a wide range of issues spanning land acquisition, employment law, education health care plans, and multi academy trusts. Karen Crutchley leads the ‘approachable and personable’ team, and has complementary expertise in commercial and IT matters, with particular knowledge of software licensing and hosting arrangements. Simon Shepherd is key to the practice, and, along with Annie Gray, has extensive employment experience. Tina Morris is noted.
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Karen Crutchley
Other key lawyers
Simon Shepherd; Annie Gray; Tina Morris