academies
Academies have been the government's flagship education policy
for many years now, during which time our education lawyers
have gained a wealth of experience in advising schools and local
authorities on all aspects of academy conversions and their ongoing
operation. We have expertise in the unique financial and governance
structures of academies and the aspects of education law that will
be enforced through the funding agreement with the Department for
Education (DfE).
- sector experience – independently recognised as one of the top
five education law firms in the country by Chambers UK, ranked by
the Legal 500 as the leading education firm in the East
Midlands and consulted by the DfE in relation to aspects of
the implementation of the Academies Act
- the Legal 500 comments that Browne Jacobson is "ahead
of the curve in terms of knowledge of the education sector, and
able to translate changed policy and law into practical legal
advice"; it is "really rooted in the sector, with a genuine passion
for education that marks it out from other heavyweights in the
field".
- our track record – a proven track record of advising over 100
academies and in depth knowledge of the legal and practical support
needed whether you are currently a community, foundation, voluntary
aided/controlled, grammar or special school
- our clients - we advise over 300 education sector clients
- our expertise – consultation processes, liaison with the DfE,
local authority and sponsors, setting up of academy trusts, funding
agreements, land transfers, community use arrangements, Transfer of
Undertakings (Protection of Employment) and staffing issues,
admissions, governance structures, trading companies, group and
multi-academy structures
- our team - our four office network means easy access to
the whole of England and Wales
- full legal service solution – experts in all areas of
conversion to academy status and their ongoing operation
- training – we offer training on a range of issues
affecting your organisation. Take
a look at the training section of our website for more
information on topics and course dates.
Result: committed
legal partners focused on understanding and supporting your
academy, effective delivery of your educational and business
objectives through resolution of complex issues