Hailed for being able to deal with ‘stakeholders across property, employment, contracts, and service-level agreements’, the ’flexible’ team at Wrigleys Solicitors LLP is instructed by a broad spectrum of clients from across the education spectrum. Practice head Chris Billington‘s expertise is frequently relied on by academy trusts. Graham Shaw is an authority on academies and has expertise spanning primary, secondary, church academies and alternative provision. Teacher turned solicitor Alacoque Marvin is equipped to advise schools and academies on their employment tribunal and SEND claims. Alexandra Slater is a further key contact.
Testimonials
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‘If they can't help, they will always know someone who can.’
‘Graham Shaw's advice is always clear and provided in a timely manner.’
‘We have worked with Wrigley's for over 4 years now. As the multi-academy trust sector is still a growing sector there are many new ways of working and new responsibilities and risk. Wrigleys have been extremely supportive throughout the 4 years and always been receptive to any request for advice and support. ’
‘As a client of Wrigleys, I can confidently say that their legal team is truly exceptional. What sets them apart is their unparalleled expertise in private client and charities law, which was evident in the personalised advice and solutions they provided for our Academy Trust.’
- 'In addition to their technical skills, the individuals at Wrigleys demonstrate exceptional interpersonal qualities that make them a pleasure to work with.’
‘They are proactive, approachable and always willing to support in a timely manner.’
‘Dealing with many different stakeholders across property, employment, contracts, and service-level agreements needs a team that is flexible and collaborative and we definitely get that from the team at Wrigleys.’
'Graham is always comprehensive in his responses and able to de-jargonise the work for the purpose of presenting to a non-exec board of directors.’
Key clients
- James Montgomery Academy Trust
- Ponteland Academy Trust
- Coast & Vale Learning Trust
Work highlights
- Advising James Montgomery Academy Trust on its continued growth involving a range of complex property issues.
- Advising Ponteland Academy Trust on a complex property transaction involving funders and government consent.
- Advising Coast and Vale Learning Trust on its growth and complex property and funding arrangements.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Billington