England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Public sector
Stone King LLP
Stone King LLP is singled out by clients for its ‘unrivalled understanding of and empathy with the further education sector’, and is able to assist with issues spanning operational, transactional, commercial, property, construction, HR, immigration and employment law. Leeds-based Tom Morrison acts as the national practice head, and is responsible for developing the firm’s education work across the north of the country, an area in which Jamie Otter is likewise active. At the senior associate level, Louise Castle is recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘The team at Stone King clearly care about the FE sector, they regularly support networks and events that we hold for our members and their input is always well received.’
‘Jamie Otter is extremely knowledgeable, such that we followed him to Stone King from his previous employment. Jamie has a sensible, down-to-earth approach that enables us to move forward.’
‘The team works hard to support clients and provides the specialist legal advice that is needed. Staff are approachable and committed to supporting clients.’
‘The Stone King LLP education practice is wholly unique. The practitioners I have worked with are extremely knowledgeable about the FE sector, have years of experience, work closely with me and my team to support us in making the right decisions and are extremely responsive.’
‘Tom Morrison is knowledgeable about the sector, experienced, responsive and easy to work with. In addition, Tom is extremely well-networked, connecting me with other experts both within Stone King and in other relevant organisations, and is able to very quickly get to the centre of an issue.’
‘The service is excellent. All the people we have dealt with have been knowledgeable and helpful, and all advice has been relevant, concise and high quality. Response time is very good, and we would recommend the service to anyone.’
‘Jamie Otter has been a fantastic support. He is very approachable, supportive, knowledgeable and ethical.’
‘The practice has an unrivalled understanding of and empathy with the further education sector, working with providers, funders, sector bodies and regulators. They seek practical, innovative solutions.’
Key clients
- Luminate Education Group
- United Learning Trust
- The Co-operative Academies Trust
- Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
- The Sheffield College
- Astrea Academy Trust
- Red Kite Learning Trust
- Altus Education Partnership
- Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust
- Venn Academy Trust
- Exceed Academies Trust
- NCG
- Northern College
- The Society of Mary (Marist Fathers) CIO
- Nottingham College
- Shipley College
- David Ross Education Trust
- Abbey Multi Academy Trust
- Ethos Academy Trust
- West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges
- Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust
- The Challenge Multi Academy Trust
- TEC Partnership
Work highlights
- Advised St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust on the transfer of schools from St Margaret Clitheroe Catholic Academy Trust, thereby doubling the size of the Trust.
- Advising Luminate Education Group on the full range of commercial and legal matters, including arrangements for students on sports courses to train with high-profile sports clubs and agreements with suppliers of software and online services.
- Assisting Co-operative Academies Trust with two academy transfer projects.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Morrison