Broadfield Law UK LLP‘ education practice is proficient in charity and governance issues, supporting a range of clients that includes numerous independent schools and umbrella organisations. The team is engaged in regulatory compliance advice and counsel on regulation and governance issues, commercial advice, employment and real estate matters. Jonathan Fewster’s practice covers commercial real estate, including sale and leasebacks for school clients. Nicholas Le Riche handles employment and HR matters, such as internal restructures, TPS and employment contracts.

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Key clients

  • Westminster School
  • Bolton School
  • Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools
  • Independent Schools Bursars Association
  • Independent Schools Inspectorate
  • Moulsford Preparatory School
  • Mill Hill School Foundation
  • The Mount School York
  • Beechwood Park School
  • King Alfred School
  • Eltham College

Work highlights

  • Assisting Moulsford Preparatory School in relation to their estate and property management which has included advice regarding governor duties as charity trustees.
  • Advises The Mount School York in relation to constitutional, governance, regulatory compliance and property matters.
  • Assising Finton House Educational Trust with day-to-day employment and data protection matters.

Other key lawyers

Jonathan Fewster, Nicholas Le Riche