Since its merger with BLM in July 2022, Clyde & Co's team of higher education experts continues to stand out for its cross-border expertise, with university and sector organisation clients regularly instructing the team to provide corporate and commercial advice on international operations. The practice is particularly noted for its expertise in the procurement space, having advised the likes of University College London and the University of Sheffield on procurement initiatives in connection with major construction and IT projects. Practice head David Hansom is a key contact for the team's procurement work, while James Major and Elliot Pound advise universities on contentious student and employment matters. Simon Gamblin is well-regarded for his advice on mergers and joint ventures, and data protection expert Mark Williamson is a further name to note.
Key clients
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Chatsworth Schools
Work highlights
- Advised UCL on many of the significant, cutting-edge and business critical data and technology arrangements that the University enters into, ensuring that key issues such as data protection, security and solution availability have been appropriately addressed and that the University's interests are protected.
- Advised the University of Sheffield on the negotiation of a new renewable energy contract using cutting edge technology.