The education practice at Shepherd and Wedderburn is situated within the firm's wider immigration, infrastructure, and employment offering. Jointly steered by Neil Maclean, Malcolm Rust, Joanna Boag-Thomson, Keir Willox and Matt Phillip, the practice is well-equipped to advise major Scottish universities and councils on pension schemes, venture investment funds and IP matters. Additionally, the group advises on the full scope of regulatory compliance matters. Private client specialist Heather Bird is also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘Good knowledge of the education sector.’
‘Neil Maclean provides clear and useful advice, and when in-person makes appropriate use of good humour and approachability which can make sometimes challenging topics more accessible and palatable.'
'The team are always available. They respond to e-mails and make themselves available for a call when required.'
Work highlights
- Advising West Lothian Council on a number of projects involving Design and Build Development Agreements in respect of new schools.
- Advising South Ayrshire Council in relation to the variation to the Design and Build Development Agreement for Maybole Community Campus.
- Providing immigration advice to a number of Russell Group universities.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Neil Maclean, Malcolm Rust, Joanna Boag-Thomson, Keir Willox, Matt Phillip