VWV advises multi-academy trusts, independent schools and higher education providers on matters spanning the education sector. The firm is experienced in collaboration projects, mergers, disciplinaries and government licensing. Jane Byford, in addition to leading the practice, assists universities with employment and HR matters. Meanwhile, Morag Roddick provides corporate and commercial advice, such as on joint ventures and collaboration projects, to a range of education providers.
Testimonials
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‘Concise and pragmatic legal advice that weighs up risk both financially and reputationally.’
‘Morag Roddick is customer focused, professional, expert and incredibly personable.’
Key clients
- Alvechurch Church of England Multi-Academy Trust
- Aston University
Work highlights
- Advised University of Bristol on a project to procure a state-of-the-art national AI supercomputing research facility, known as Isambard-AI.
- Advised Bath Spa University on the acquisition and development of its London campus and its related joint venture with an FE College to establish a University Centre there.