Walker Morris LLP boasts a ‘friendly, approachable and willing to help’ education practice, and advises a diverse range of clients, including higher and further education providers, academies, and private education institutions. The team is skilled at handling matters across campus redevelopments, real estate, procurement, and governance work. Jules Harbage leads the practice, and has a focus on contentious and non-contentious construction and building matters. Alex Jones is key to the team, and is skilled at handling complex disputes in the sector.
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Testimonials
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- 'They work on a very personable level with the client's best interests in mind.'
- 'Pragmatic advice always given, rather than general guidance. Honest and to the point. Really helpful and proactive - sending updates through on major cases/changes.'
- 'Very flexible, easily accessible, built knowledge of our organisation and sector.'
- 'Very knowledgeable and professional team.'
- 'The individuals that I have worked with over the past ten years have changed, but one thing remains the same, the professionalism and knowledge of the education world is second to none.'
- 'I have used Walker Morris for over ten years and have always been impressed with their attention to detail and knowledge of the education sector. They are very good and managing the complexities of the education legal world and have always done so professionally. They respond to queries in a timely manner. I would thoroughly recommend.'
Key clients
- Leeds Arts University
- Burnley College
- Dorrington Academy Trust
- Eveleigh Link Academy Trust
- Every Child Matters Academy Trust
- Excel Academy Partnership Trust
- Findel Education
- Giles Academy
- Hartwell Primary School
- Hoyland Common Academy Trust
- Innovate Multi Academy Trust
- King Edward Vi Education Trust
Work highlights
Provided legal support and negotiation on behalf of Burnely College associated with development works for its £17.4m expansion plan of the college campus covering its Industry Hub centre expansion and new University Courses building.
Provided continued advice to EQUANS Regeneration Limited in relation to a £200m student accommodation scheme at the University of Birmingham's Pritchatts Park campus
Advised Endless LLP, a UK based private equity investor and the Management Team, on the sale ofFindel Education, a market leader within UK educational resources supplies.
Practice head
Jules Harbage
Other key lawyers
Alex Jones