Education: Institutions (Schools)

Mark Blois possesses an exceptionally well-regarded practice that focuses on assisting clients with an array of issues affecting academies. He has a strong reputation for his expert handling of academy conversions and reorganisations, governance reviews, discrimination claims and student exclusion cases.

Mark is very approachable and knowledgeable and has always ensured there was capacity to meet demand.

Mark Blois is very approachable and knowledgeable in the education sector.

Mark is an excellent lawyer with vast experience of the education sector.

His awareness and wealth of knowledge of the education sector has been incredibly helpful in steering and supporting us.

Nick Mackenzie is a respected lawyer with a strong reputation for representing multi-academy trusts. He frequently assists with governance arrangements, as well as academy transfers and conversions.

Nick is simply outstanding. He is much more than a lawyer, he is a counsel on many things with huge knowledge. He is a deep thinker.

Having Nick at your back means you sleep a little better at night.

Nick Mackenzie has the remarkable ability to help you see other perspectives without pain and delivers wise counsel with a smile, so even difficult news is bearable.

From Browne Jacobson's Manchester office, Dai Durbridge leads the firm's education offering in the North West. He has significant experience in assisting with various education sector issues, including admissions and exclusions, safeguarding matters and data protection issues. He represents a range of clients including schools, academies and sixth form colleges.

We take comfort from Dai being there.

Dai is an excellent speaker and writer, and provides nuanced and researched insights.

Dai Durbridge is an excellent person to work with and understands his area of law very well.

Vicky Wilson is a senior associate in the education team at Browne Jacobson. She assists independent and academy schools with operational and safeguarding issues, including admissions, exclusions and discrimination matters.