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Universities

Our award winning specialist Education legal team provides Universities and other higher education establishments with practical solutions to the complex challenges they face in a constantly changing legal and regulatory landscape.

Why clients work with us

Our specialist team are all experts in education and work collaboratively and swiftly with our clients to resolve problems. Our work with universities includes everything from planning and construction advice, through employment advice and data protection, to advising on restructuring and consolidation. Whether you are facing supplier related issues, governance issues, need prompt advice on anti-embarrassment issues or to take action on disciplinary or freedom of speech issues we will be in your corner.

Colin Jones

Partner, Head of Construction Legal Services

Direct Dial: 01223 532 731
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We routinely advise higher education establishments on:

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• Data Protection, including Freedom of information
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• Student accommodation development.

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