trust schools

Trust schools are a popular model for secondary and primary schools. There are many reasons for becoming a trust school – to forge strong links with external organisations, inject new energy and expertise, to formalise and build on existing relationships or to demonstrate that a school is serious about partnership working in order to qualify for funding. Your choice of solicitors will be key to the success of your trust school project.

Practical, specialist legal advice is vital to ensure the smooth implementation of your project. We work in partnership with schools on their trust school conversions, offering high quality and cost effective advice to ensure a successful and speedy outcome.

  • our clients - over 200 education sector organisations, including many community and foundations schools as well as local authorities
  • our expertise - from initial meetings with staff, parents and children and advising on optimal governance structures, to negotiating with local authorities and the first meeting of the trust
  • national reach – our three office network means easy access to the whole of England and Wales
  • our reputation - recognised as one of the top five education law firms in the country by Chambers UK
  • complete service - fixed fee advice across education, charity, property and employment law issues
  • training – we provide training for your staff and governors on the legal issues affecting trust schools

Result: lawyers committed to supporting your organisation with a clear understanding of your educational and business objectives; fast and cost effective resolution of complex issues

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Mark Blois
Partner and Head of Education
0115 976 6087
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Dominic Swift
Partner and Head of Public sector and Property
0161 242 1303
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Nick MacKenzie
Partner
0121 237 4564
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Helen Badger
Associate
0121 237 4554
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Katie Michelon
Solicitor
0115 976 6189
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Vicki Hair
Solicitor
0115 976 6197

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