We aim to be your trusted partner in navigating the myriad of commercial, legal and regulatory issues which arise during the process of initiating change and creating new market conditions.
Our team of specialist lawyers is focused on delivering cost-effective commercial solutions in complex public service environments. Our aim is to provide practical guidance and support through a hand-picked team which stays with you throughout to help you and your organisation deliver your goals.
We are at the cutting-edge of developing innovative partnerships in the education sector. We are active in a wide range of projects, including Building Schools for the Future (BSF), academies, trust schools, large scale grouped schools PFI projects and "state of the art" ICT procurement for schools. We have an established client base of local authority clients and service providers and we also regularly advise schools, governing bodies and foundation trustees.
We are actively involved in the growth and diversification of the sector, through new initiatives such as BSF, 'extended schools' and children's services. For example, we assisted a primary school in Lewisham with the formation of the first 'school company' under the Education Act 2002. Two of our solicitors play a key role as school governors for local schools and as secretary to an educational charity: this gives us an important perspective on how these new schemes can assist schools on the ground.
