Education

Oliver demonstrates an exceptional level of client service. He is proactive, responsive and understands our specific needs and challenges.

Kristine Scott has deep knowledge of the sector and demonstrates great leadership of the team, with a strong emphasis on ethos, values, client service and relationships.

Rachel Parkin is our usual contact, and we have built a good relationship with her over the last few years. We have had a few tricky cases, and Rachel has guided us through these. Rachel understands our school and I would always feel confident with her advice. Kristine Scott is also extremely helpful when we have spoken with her.

Oliver Daniels – stands head and shoulders above other employment lawyers that I have worked with. Knowledgeable and willing to take time to explain complex issues in layman’s terms.

HCR are fantastic at understanding how independent schools work and the employment challenges we face. We have a designated contact, but when they are not available, we are always confident with other members of the team providing advice. They are pragmatic and I always feel reassured by their approach.

I have been extremely impressed with the responsiveness, the professionalism, the pragmatism and consistency of the team. They clearly work closely together and keep each other up to date, so that even if two different team members are working with me on separate issues, they are themselves joined up.

Their response rate is exceptional, and they understand client pressures. They inspire confidence in their ability to come up with pragmatic solutions understanding the need to balance risk with delivering solutions.

Rachel Parkin is always excellent and understands independent schools.

James Morgan and Kristine Scott are able to bring rigour to the process to ensure governance and decision-making is robust and clients focus on the right things.

The legal onboarding of our new school into our multi-academy trust was handled with exceptional professionalism and clarity. Rosie Phillips at HCR provided outstanding expertise, guiding us through each stage with precision and reassurance. Her communication was clear, timely, and proactive, ensuring that all legal matters were addressed smoothly and without unnecessary delays. Our Trust is extremely grateful for her support and would not hesitate to recommend her services.

The firm’s commercial awareness is teamed with legal and pragmatic solutions.

HCR Law has excellent, detailed knowledge of the sector, as well as the prevailing legislation.