Higher education institutions and universities
Our team of dedicated and trusted higher education lawyers understand the globally competitive and challenging environment in which you operate and know you need pragmatic and practical solutions for your institution. In the ever-changing world of higher education, it is more important than ever that you have access to specialist higher education legal advice that you can rely on.
Our team of higher education solicitors will work with you to help you make and take opportunities in the rapidly changing legal, regulatory and commercial landscape you operate in, both domestically and internationally.
We’ll do this by providing genuine insight into current higher education law and a fresh perspective on the issues you face, as well as delivering client-focused solutions rather than technical answers to defined legal questions. We’re always looking to influence, innovate and challenge the status quo. We add value wherever we can.
Our clients choose us because of our sector expertise and intrinsic knowledge of higher education law, but they stay with us because of our exceptional service.
Browne Jacobson’s higher education legal advice
We work with senior leadership, management teams and in-house legal teams in higher education institutions (HEIs), supporting them with informed and strategic decision-making as well as the identification and management of risk.
We also engage with sector organisations to support their work and contribute to debate and policy.
Our expertise
What others say...
"Browne Jacobson are hungry for education work, and provide a wealth of knowledge. They are expanding into the higher education sector and spend a lot of time getting to know the client and how it works."
The hiring of Bettina Rigg has brought strong sector experience and understanding to the firm.
Key contacts
Bettina Rigg
Partner
Mark Blois
Partner
Dominic Swift
Partner
Nick MacKenzie
Partner
Sam Sharp
Partner
Nick Smee
Partner
James Tait
Partner
Anja Beriro
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Stephanie McGarry
Partner
Latest insights and events
Online Event
EdCon 2025
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Browne Jacobson comments on the government's announcement of tuition fee rises
Legal Update - Be Connected (higher education)
Be Connected: Higher education Autumn 2024
Published Article
The pressure on western universities to divest in fossil fuels: Navigating legal complexities and environmental responsibilities
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Working together to support student wellbeing
Legal Update - Procurement Act
Procurement Act delay: What’s the impact for higher education institutions?
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What the UK Covid-19 Inquiry means for higher education providers
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Comments on the publication of Universities UK’s (UUK) report
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An interview with HSBC’s ex-commercial manager
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The future of university regulation
Legal Update - Be Connected (higher education)
Be Connected: Higher education Summer 2024
Legal Update
Martyn’s Law and what it means for events venues and university campuses
Opinion
Court refuses group litigation order in student group COVID claims
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General election reaction from Browne Jacobson’s education team
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New resource will support university innovation
On-Demand
School complaints: handling problem parent behaviour
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A review by the Migration Advisory Committee into the UK’s graduate visa route for international students
Legal Update - Be Connected (higher education)
Be Connected – Higher education Spring 2024
Training
Managing complaints in schools CPD: February 2025 cohort
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Browne Jacobson’s school leaders survey illustrates rising volume of parental complaints and impact on teachers
Legal Update
Changes to the fixed recoverable costs regime
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Press Release - Firm news
Three newly-qualified solicitors join Browne Jacobson’s education team
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New leadership for our education team
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Cyber-attacks in UK universities: Why failing to prepare is no longer an option
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Updated guidance for collaborative learning delivery in higher education
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New case on the reasonable adjustment duty for pupils in schools
Legal Update - Be Connected (higher education)
Be Connected Higher education - Winter 2024
Legal Update
Streamlined routes for subsidies
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Do your campus buildings comply with the latest legislation?
Published Article
Proactive handling of vexatious complaints and abuse of staff in schools
Legal Update
Subsidy control: Guide to streamlined routes for universities
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Climate change: what action should we take?
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Data protection in higher education: what to expect in 2024
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Installing EV charge points on university campuses
Published Article
Navigating parental complaints in turbulent times
