Education sector
In a constantly changing education landscape, it’s more important than ever that you have expert support and guidance from education lawyers you can trust. Our specialist team of award-winning lawyers and HR consultants understand the competitive, challenging environment in which you operate. You need robust, cost-effective advice that’s helpful, pragmatic and helps deliver effective solutions to the challenges you face.
We support the full range of education institutions in the sector, including schools of all structures (maintained, faith and independent), academies and multi-academy trusts (MATs), further education and higher education institutions (HEIs).
As one of the largest education teams in the country we deliver a comprehensive portfolio of legal and HR services. We also draw in expertise from across our full-service law firm to assist clients with their needs – from construction projects, employment issues and funding matters, to protecting intellectual property, health and safety, and disputes.
Featured experience
Greenwood Academies Trust
Working with Greenwood Academies Trust on the commercialisation and development of their innovative cloud-powered EdTech solution for 3-19 education providers through a subsidiary company, Our Learning Cloud.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Supporting a consortium of leading school trusts - Outwood Grange Academies Trust, Harris Federation, Oasis Community Learning and Star Academies – on their successful bid for the DfE's Institute of Teaching tender with the contract providing them with over £120m of funding.
Key contacts
Mark Blois
Partner
Bettina Rigg
Partner
Nick MacKenzie
Partner
Emma Hughes
Partner
Dai Durbridge
Partner
Julia Green
Partner
Bradley Martin
Partner
Heather Mitchell
Partner
Dominic Swift
Partner
Testimonials
“I could not recommend Browne Jacobson any more highly. The quality of the service, the rapid response time and the quality of the advice given to us is by far superior to what I have encountered elsewhere."
“Browne Jacobson has continued to provide ASCL, and our members running schools and colleges across the UK, with invaluable support and advice on a wide range of legal issues. We hugely value their expert professional input and their personable approach.”
“Browne Jacobson has remained at our side as our trusted advisers throughout the entire bidding process - providing sound legal, contract and governance advice. Having been awarded the National Institute of Teaching contract, they continue to support us as we establish and mobilise this new organisation.”
“Browne Jacobson’s sector knowledge and pragmatic advice has been key in allowing us to progress with our exciting growth plans’.”
Awards and accreditations
Latest insights and events
Online Event
Transforming tensions: A panel discussion on proactive complaints management
Online Event
Upcoming Autumn events for schools and academy trusts
Legal Update - Be Connected (higher education)
Be Connected: Higher education Autumn 2024
Legal Update
Supreme Court clarifies public authority liability: Police duty of care in negligence cases
Published Article
The pressure on western universities to divest in fossil fuels: Navigating legal complexities and environmental responsibilities
Legal Update
Labour’s employment law reforms: Employment Rights Bill unveiled
Legal Update
Expanding the role of school attendance mentors
Legal Update
Working together to support student wellbeing
Online Event
Shaping a culture of respect and safety: Preventing sexual harassment in our schools
Online Event
Managing safeguarding allegations against staff
Online Event
How schools can grapple with new employment law to thrive in a new era
Legal Update - Procurement Act
Procurement Act delay: What’s the impact for higher education institutions?
Legal Update
Ten practical tips for universities handling judicial review cases
Legal Update
What the UK Covid-19 Inquiry means for higher education providers
Legal Update
When should a school add a pupil to its admissions register?
Legal Update
Attendance management checklist for schools
Legal Update
School exclusions guidance: Managed moves between schools
Legal Update - Be Connected (schools)
Be Connected (schools and academy trusts): October 2024
Press Release
Browne Jacobson welcomes Professor Janice Kay CBE as higher education special adviser
Legal Update
Share your thoughts on the changing shape of the education sector
Legal Update
Raising standards with an updated Academy Trust Handbook
Press Release
Comments on the publication of Universities UK’s (UUK) report
On-Demand
School attendance: Getting to grips with the new regulations
Press Release
An interview with HSBC’s ex-commercial manager
Podcast - #EdInfluence
#EdInfluence podcast (series 4): In conversation with inspiring leaders
Legal Update
Ofsted and intervention changes
Press Release
Comments on the publication of Ofsted’s new school inspection handbook
Legal Update
Interventions and penalties for school non-attendance
Legal Update
New attendance monitoring requirements for schools
Legal Update
What the UK Covid-19 Inquiry means for schools
Press Release
Browne Jacobson to provide legal advice to North West public bodies after contract award
Legal Update
Changes to attendance requirements for schools
Legal Update
Be prepared for the 2024/25 school year
Legal Update
Transgender and gender questioning guidance update
Guide
Rebuilding trust and community: A guide for schools after the recent UK riots
Legal Update
School exclusions and suspensions reach record high
Legal Update
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
