Providing an ‘exceptional, client-focused service’, Pinsent Masons LLP handles matters such as navigating regulatory frameworks, often for clients in the higher education space, with experience of advising investors on acquisitions and disposals of education assets. The ’excellent and proactive’ Gayle Ditchburn spearheads the practice, with notable expertise regarding commercial, regulatory and governance issues in the higher education space. Adding value to the team is Helen Corden, who offers employment law experience, with the ability to advise on regulatory changes, employment disputes and discrimination cases, among others. Chris Thomas specialises in charity-related issues, whilst, legal director Rebecca Stephen has experience of tribunal claims involving issues such as disability discrimination and whistleblowing. Senior associate Rami Labib is another key practitioner.
Testimonials
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- 'Exceptional, client-focused service. The team has provided timely, sound and complex advice which is firmly based in their first-hand educational knowledge and experience.’
‘The individuals we had contact with were highly dedicated and committed to providing us with the best level of service, often going above and beyond what we might have expected in terms of accessibility and availability.’
Key clients
- University of Birmingham
- Northern Gritstone
Work highlights
- Advising on the establishment of Northern Gritstone Limited, a spin-out investment vehicle founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield.
- Acting for University of Birmingham in connection with a High Court IP licensing claim.