England - London • Public sector
BDB Pitmans
BDB Pitmans' education practice is well-versed in charity and governance matters and maintains a client roster that includes a number of independent school as well as organisations such as the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The team is regularly instructed to provide advice on regulatory compliance matters and also advises on governance and regulation statutes. The team is led by Penny Chapman, who is regarded as a key contact for governance advice and also regularly assists schools with the establishment of educational charities. Nicholas Le Riche extends the team's offering into employment advice and is capable of handling both contentious and non-contentious staffing and disciplinary matters. Real estate lawyer Jonathan Fewster is also recommended for his ability to handle school site acquisitions and disposals.
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Key clients
- Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools
- Beechwood Park School
- Bolton School
- Independent Schools Bursars Association
- Independent Schools Inspectorate
- King Alfred School
- Mill Hill School Foundation
- Moulsford Preparatory School
- The Mount School York
- Westminster School
Work highlights
- Advised the Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools (AGBIS) on updating its Template Governance Manual for its member schools.
- Advised Mill Hill School on the establishment of a separate charitable subsidiary as a bursary fund.
- Advised Westminster School in relation to subsidiary trading arrangements.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Penny Chapman