Why choose me
I am passionate about the education sector and specialise in leading charitable mergers, acquisitions and collaborations for independent schools across England. As a Partner in the Corporate Education Team at HCR Legal LLP, I work exclusively on education transactions, guiding school governors, trustees and directors through what are often sensitive and high-profile deals. Whether it is a strategic charitable merger, sale or acquisition, I thrive on helping clients navigate the process and achieve a successful outcome.
My approach is pragmatic and commercially minded. I take the time to get to know each client and their school so the advice I give genuinely reflects their circumstances. The merger or sale of a school involves a wide range of specialist issues and stakeholders, including staff, parents and pupils, so clear communication and a collaborative approach are essential.
Our Education Team acts for more than 300 schools across England, as well as a number of the UK’s largest school groups, overseas investors and five leading sector bodies, including the Independent Schools Council (ISC), the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA), the Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools (AGBIS) and the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (ISBA). This depth of sector knowledge means I can draw on a wealth of experience and established relationships to support every aspect of a transaction, from initial structuring and due diligence through to completion and beyond.
Before joining HCR, I worked in finance and the public sector, giving me a broader perspective on the legal and commercial challenges facing educational institutions today.
Away from the office, I enjoy spending time with my children, weekends away and attending live sporting events, particularly international rugby and horse racing.
I am passionate about the education sector and specialise in leading charitable mergers, acquisitions and collaborations for independent schools across England. As a Partner in the Corporate Education Team at HCR Legal LLP, I work exclusively on education transactions, guiding school governors, trustees and directors through what are often sensitive and high-profile deals. Whether it is a strategic charitable merger, sale or acquisition, I thrive on helping clients navigate the process and achieve a successful outcome.
My approach is pragmatic and commercially minded. I take the time to get to know each client and their school so the advice I give genuinely reflects their circumstances. The merger or sale of a school involves a wide range of specialist issues and stakeholders, including staff, parents and pupils, so clear communication and a collaborative approach are essential.
Our Education Team acts for more than 300 schools across England, as well as a number of the UK’s largest school groups, overseas investors and five leading sector bodies, including the Independent Schools Council (ISC), the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA), the Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools (AGBIS) and the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (ISBA). This depth of sector knowledge means I can draw on a wealth of experience and established relationships to support every aspect of a transaction, from initial structuring and due diligence through to completion and beyond.
Before joining HCR, I worked in finance and the public sector, giving me a broader perspective on the legal and commercial challenges facing educational institutions today.
Away from the office, I enjoy spending time with my children, weekends away and attending live sporting events, particularly international rugby and horse racing.