England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Public sector
Schofield Sweeney
Academy conversions, advice to multi-academy trusts, and assistance with specialised funding and development schemes for schools all form part of the regular workload at Schofield Sweeney. Andrew Hurst is the key senior contact in the Bradford office, with Tina Morris providing ‘exceptional’ support at the associate level. Over in Leeds, employment specialist Simon Shepherd ’has superior knowledge of the education sector’.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm offers a personable service. The relationships mean they feel like an extension of our business rather than just a service we buy into.’
‘Simon Shepherd is exceptional, he has superior knowledge of the education sector. He responds in a timely manner and is always willing to support us with any issues we have.’
'Tina Morris is always available. She always gives sound advice and her knowledge within the education sector on a range of issues is exceptional.’
‘Strong expertise in the education sector. Efficient in responding to queries, always helpful and supportive.’
‘Tina Morris is excellent and Simon Shepherd is outstanding.’
- 'Tina Morris and Simon Shepherd have both been immensely helpful and generous with their time over both routine and complex/difficult matters. They explain legal matters and grey areas very clearly with a calm, reasonable approach and always provide a clear, measured way forward on any matter.’
‘Knowledgeable, experienced, approachable and timely advice and guidance. The legal team feel like our own colleagues rather than an external organisation.’
‘The individuals are personable and feel as if they are a part of our own organisation, rather than an external company.’
Key clients
- Carlton Academy Trust
- BMAT Education
- Wellspring Academy Trust
- Moorlands Learning Trust
- Attain Academy Partnership
- Enhance Academy Trust
- Heckmondwike Grammar School
- Beckfoot Trust
- Oasis Community Learning
- Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust
- The Crossley Heath School Academy Trust Limited
- Watergrove Trust
- Bronte Academy Trust
- St Mary’s Academy Trust
- SHARE Multi Academy Trust
- Ashville College
- Shirley Manor Primary Academy
- The Basildon Academies
- South Westmorland Multi Academy Trust
- The Adnan Jaffery Academy Trust
- Peak Edge
- AIM Academies Trust
- South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust
- Cumbria Education Trust
- Furness Education Trust
- Changing Lives Learning Trust
Work highlights
- Assisted with the academy re-brokerage of the PFI Academy University Academy Keighley to join the Trust.
- Assisted with the academy transfer of Castle Carrock School and the conversion of Petteril Bank School, with both joining the Trust during 2022.
- Assisted the Trust with its continued expansion, including the conversion of Vickerstown School, as well as Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Hurst