Whether your institution is looking to partner in a commercial project or collaborate with the public sector, we’re highly experienced at drawing up agreements that make the most of efficiency savings, shared services and joint working.

Our national employment law team of over 50 specialists has a wealth of practical experience across the whole public and third sector landscape, supporting clients with the ongoing change affecting the education and broader public sector. We use this experience to help you resolve issues quickly and cost effectively, managing reputational issues and questions of best practice along the way.

Whether in relation to statutory or contractual duties, our dedicated team of public law specialists advise in relation to all aspects of public, third sector and private governance arrangements.

We support educational institutions on the full scope of real estate work including acquisitions, disposals, estates regularisation, planning, property disputes and routine property matters. A statement building or prestigious new facility can be a huge factor in attracting new students or in freeing up space for academy expansion. Our experience in real estate helps make sure you get the best value out of any deal, that projects run smoothly and that your interests are fully protected.