Pinsent Masons LLP
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Pinsent Masons LLP‘ education practice is commended for its ’outstanding sector knowledge and profile’, and has vast experience acting on high-profile educational mergers, student accommodation matters, and regulatory issues. Members of the team are skilled at handling complex group litigation orders. The practice, led by Victoria Goddard, has a ‘focus on reliability and consistently deliver high quality, practical advice’. Goddard specialises in complex development structures for student accommodation projects, while Julian Sladdin is a ’skilled litigator’, and advises higher education institutions on regulatory compliance and risk management. Louise Fullwood brings intellectual property and healthcare expertise to the team. Kate Dodsworth and Rebecca McCall are noted.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Julian Sladdin - as above, outstanding sector knowledge and profile, experienced and skilled litigator, great to work with.'
- ‘Outstanding sector knowledge and profile - truly understanding the unique challenges the sector faces. Brilliant litigation team, involved in one particularly high profile sector case. Great client service.’
Key clients
- Aston University Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Cardiff University INTO University Partnerships Limited Kings College London Leeds Beckett University Nottingham Trent University BIMM University Limited Nurture Higher Education Group Solent University University College London University of Brighton University of Essex University of Huddersfield University of Leeds University of Leicester University of London University of Manchester University of Nottingham University of Sheffield University of Plymouth University of Sussex University of the Arts, London University of York Oxford University Press Manchester Metropolitan University University of Lincoln University College Birmingham Roehampton University Bath University
Work highlights
Acting for London School of Economics on a purchase of 61 Aldwych as an important addition to their Lincoln’s Inn Fields campus. The acquisition was by way of a share purchase of a Jersey Co form a BVI registered entity. The building is partially let.

