England - South West • Public sector
Harrison Clark Rickerbys
Harrison Clark Rickerbys' significant record in the independent schools sector is exemplified by its frequent and varied work for the Independent Schools Bursar’s Association. The broad practice spans teachers’ pensions, safeguarding issues, mergers and the sale of publicly funded land. ‘Stand-out lawyer’ Kristine Scott heads the Cheltenham-based team; her recent areas of focus include issues relating to national strike action and school inspections. Rachel Parkin’s practice spans restructuring, disciplinary action, and senior severance advisory. Morgan West and Paul Watkins are further key contacts to note.
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Testimonials
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‘HCR are incredibly knowledgable on the education sector. They are professional and offer wise advice which is practical and useful. ’
‘Oliver Daniels really stands out individually regarding the work he completed for our school. He is calm, measured, professional and extremely knowledgable. Krissie Scott is also superb.’
‘Rachel Parkin and Hannah Wilding have been invaluable in helping us work through some very complex staffing issues in this last year.’
‘The Education Team are market leading, regularly providing timely and pragmatic advice on a range of complex cases.’
‘Kristine Scott is the stand-out lawyer of her field. She always makes time to speak with her clients personally.'
‘Expert knowledge of the sector and the issues facing independent schools. They keep schools up to date with responsive bulletins on hot topics, with sufficient detail.’
‘Kristine Scott is collaborative, pragmatic and understands the big picture for all issues facing schools’
‘I have worked closely with Oliver Daniels on a number of matters and he is always very knowledgeable and practical with the advice provided.’
‘Rachel Parkin can be relied on to provide pragmatic solutions to issues.
‘The team has a very effective mixture of talent and experience. They recruit well and all who are recruited understand the sector in which they advise.’
‘Kristine Scott is measured, experienced, calm and authoritative on all matters concerning the personnel and contracting aspects on the delivery of independent education. ’
‘The Education Team at HCR is very strong. Very knowledgeable about both the sector and of course the relevant legal aspects.'
Key clients
- The Independent Schools’ Bursars Association
- Canford School
- St Mary’s School Ascot
- Headington School
- Holy Cross Preparatory
- The Royal Masonic School for Girls
- Cheltenham Ladies College
- Uppingham School
- St Dunstan’s College
- Independent Schools’ Council
- Cheltenham College
- Wellingborough School
- Stamford Endowed Schools
- Stowe School
- St Peter’s York
Work highlights
- Provided advice and guidance to the ISBA over the past year and advised on significant issues for the education sector.
- Provided detailed and tailored training to Headington School which formed part of the school’s evidence when inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
- Assisted St Edward’s School, Cheltenham in seeking a potential buyer or merging partner as well as providing legal advice on the actual sale or merger.
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Practice head
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Kristine Scott