England - North • Public sector
Ward Hadaway LLP
Ward Hadaway LLP is routinely sought out by academy trusts for wide-ranging advice on governance, conversion instructions, employment, data protection and property matters. Head of the education law team Graham Vials, and procurement, PFI and education specialist Tim Care regularly collaborate to advise clients on school conversions to trusts. Real estate practitioner Neil Smith specialises in the development of new technical college facilities, while managing associate Katy Milner supports public sector real estate projects and advises schools and local authorities in academy conversion and re-brokerage processes. Employment team associate Tom Shears notably acts for clients in discrimination disputes.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Very experienced in the local and regional market.'
- 'Graham Vials is excellent.'
- 'Tom Shears has knowledge far beyond his years of experience and is definitely a rising star in the profession - an excellent court room advocate.'
- 'Graham has worked in education for many years and is confident and very knowledgable in all things education law.'
Key clients
- Crescent Purchasing Consortium
- Delta Academies Trust
- Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust
- Northern Education Trust
- Sunderland College
- East Durham College
- Newcastle University
- Melrose Learning Trust
- Durham County Council
- Areté Learning Trust
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Graham Vials