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Education providers occupy large amounts of land, often comprising of high-value facilities held in complex legal arrangements and involving multiple parties all with competing interests. With the education sector facing very restricted budgets, cost-effective external legal support is crucial.
Land and property
Our Education team can assist you with the acquisition or disposal of land, leasing and other occupation arrangements and building or redevelopment projects, as well as supporting you with any everyday property problems that you encounter.
Guiding you through the whole process, from initial instructions through to completion of the matter and beyond, our solicitors will take care of every aspect involved in the transaction, including registration at the Land Registry and consent requirements imposed by the DfE or local authority as necessary.
Land and property
Our specialist Education team has a wealth of experience in dealing with a wide range of property matters for clients including schools, academies, foundation trusts and learning trusts throughout the Midlands.
A notable case was advising Birkett House Special School on the £10m acquisition of their school site.
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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 reshapes England’s private rental sector, strengthening tenant rights and raising property standards.
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Practical checklist to help landlords and property managers comply with the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and new tenancy regulations.
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Key considerations for tenants before signing a commercial lease, including use, repairs, rent, break clauses, and security of tenure.
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This case covers the claimant's allegations of discrimination and unfair dismissal, and that the Tribunal's ruling that the school's actions were justified.
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According to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in the case of Lloyd -v- Elmhurst School Limited [2022] EAT 169, yes it should.
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Our education employment law specialists have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the upcoming NEU teacher strikes.
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Over the last year or so, additional tutoring has become more prevalent in an attempt to ensure that children are not disadvantaged by the…
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The Employment Appeal Tribunal considered whether pay protection amounts to a reasonable adjustment where a teacher’s disability means they are unable to teach.
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Was it unfair to dismiss a teacher accused of - but not prosecuted for - possessing indecent images of children?
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Our employment experts look at the key considerations to make when faced with an employee on long term sick leave.
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Our Employment team review the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case of Hamilton -v- Fife Council.
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An employer has successfully defended an unfair dismissal claim following alleged breaches of professional boundaries with a vulnerable pupil.
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