Noted for its capabilities in the higher education sector, Browne Jacobson LLP also advises maintained schools, independent schools and academies on operational and strategic issues across the educational spectrum. Julia Green leads the team from the firm’s Exeter office and regularly assists schools in their transfer to academy and trust status. Bettina Rigg is particularly strong in educational mandates with a distinct employment law aspect. Other key names within the practice include Victoria Hatton, recommended for her expertise in Church of England School matters, and Daniella Glynn, who is well placed to advise on HR issues in education.

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Key clients

An Daras Multi Academy Trust
Ansford Academy Trust
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Bath & Wells Diocesan Academy Trust
Bournemouth Poole & Christchurch Council
Brunel University
Central RSA Academies Trust
Coast Academies Trust
Colyton Grammar School
Cornwall Education Learning Trust
Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust
Diocese of Bristol Academy Trust
Diocese of Salisbury Multi Academy Trust
Durrington Multi Academy Trust
Exmouth Academy Trust
Falmouth Multi Academy Trust
Finham Park Multi Academy Trust
GLF Schools
Greengate Academy Trust
Hayes School
Heathercombe Brake Trust
Heathfield School
Horrington Primary School
Iron Mill College
Kernow Learning
Kings Langley School
Leading Edge Academies Partnership
Lighthouse Schools Partnership
Linwood School
Lion Academy Trust
Lion Education Trust
North Somerset Council
Osprey Learning Trust
Preston Primary Academy Trust
Quantock Multi Academy Trust
Raedwald Trust
Ringwood School
Severn Foundation
South Devon College
South Gloucestershire Council
Steyning Grammar School
Swindon Borough Council
The Castle Partnership
The First Federation
The Inspire Multi Academy Trust
The Levels Academy Trust
The Sentient Trust
The Youth Engagement Schools Trust
Timberley Academy Trust
Trewirgie Junior School
Twynham Learning
Uffculme Academy Trust
University of Winchester Academy Trust
Ventrus Limited
Warrington Primary Academy Trust
Wessex Learning Trust
Wessex Multi Academy Trust
Westcountry Schools Trust
Westfield School
Wimborne Academy Trust

Work highlights

Defending claims of disability discrimination against schools and academy trusts in the First Tier Tribunal.
Advising various stakeholders on a range of SEN matters.