Stone King LLP boasts a ‘formidable team’ in the education sector, with particular expertise handling contentious work for schools. Members of the team advise on pupil educational provision issues, as well as strategic school mergers and employment issues. The practice is noted for its focus on the charity sector, and has an expansive Church of England school practice. Tom Morrison heads the team that is ’knowledgeable and passionate about the sector’, and includes Craig Vincent, who has employment and HR expertise. Jamie Otter advises schools, further education, and sixth form colleges on complex corporate governance matters. Louise Castle is noted.
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- ‘The Stone King team have unusually extensive knowledge and understanding of sixth form colleges, and their priorities and preoccupations.’
- ‘We have worked with Jamie Otter for many years. Jamie responds quickly, listens to any issues that are presented, and consistently works to find a practical way forward. Jamie is knowledgeable, professional, thorough and very approachable, all essential qualities which we highly value.’
Work highlights
Instructed to bring a judicial review against the Secretary of State for Education on behalf of the Sixth Form Colleges Association
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Tom Morrison
Other key lawyers
Craig Vincent; Jamie Otter; Louise Castle