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Paul Watkins

Legal Director


Why choose me

Having worked with schools and education bodies for several years I can confidently say that no two days are the same. Schools are dealing with increasingly challenging and complex issues all the time. You can get in touch with me whenever you need legal support from parental complaints to exclusions, from safeguarding to discrimination claims. I provide timely and practical advice which sets out clear next steps.

Data protection is also a key issue for schools, as well as for charities and a range of businesses. Whether you are dealing with a subject access request, freedom of information request or personal data breach, I can help you navigate your way through to a successful outcome. If you face regulatory scrutiny on these matters I can provide considered advice based on my experience of dealing with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

My passion for education extends well beyond the workplace and the UK – I enjoy learning French and Spanish, travelling and discovering other cultures.

Having worked with schools and education bodies for several years I can confidently say that no two days are the same. Schools are dealing with increasingly challenging and complex issues all the time. You can get in touch with me whenever you need legal support from parental complaints to exclusions, from safeguarding to discrimination claims. I provide timely and practical advice which sets out clear next steps.

Data protection is also a key issue for schools, as well as for charities and a range of businesses. Whether you are dealing with a subject access request, freedom of information request or personal data breach, I can help you navigate your way through to a successful outcome. If you face regulatory scrutiny on these matters I can provide considered advice based on my experience of dealing with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

My passion for education extends well beyond the workplace and the UK – I enjoy learning French and Spanish, travelling and discovering other cultures.

Read what my clients say about me

Senior associate Paul Watkins is noted for his data protection work.

The Legal 500 2025 Education

Thank you so much for all of your support with our transaction. Our Chair of the Building Committee and myself are so grateful for both your professionalism and for the personal commitments that you both made to support the School.

The matter required a quick resolution to ensure that the school was able to secure the facility promptly, as otherwise there was a risk they would lose their existing use of the site altogether. However thanks to the work of Morgan and James, as well as assistance from the wider team of Paul Watkins, Steve Thomas and Oliver Daniels the school was able to secure the site and the assets of the outgoing operator in a timely manner.

Bromsgrove School Sport centre acquisition

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