Education: Institutions (Higher & Further Education)

Eversheds Sutherland possesses significant expertise in the education sector and frequently assists with international collaboration arrangements and campus redevelopment projects. The team advises leading research universities, further education colleges and sector associations. The firm is steeped in all facets of governance and regulatory compliance, as well as the full spectrum of contentious matters. The team often advises university clients on pensions, employment, charity and intellectual property matters.

"Eversheds have always had the best education practice."

"The team are personable, friendly and treat us like a valued client."

"The lawyers who have advised us have an innate ability to decipher the key issues and provide quality advice on complex matters."

"Eversheds Sutherland balance risk and work in partnership with us to find proactive solutions tailored to our specific issues."

"Eversheds are experts in higher education and their team understands not only the regulatory environment but also fully appreciate the commercial intricacies and stakeholder base."

Eversheds Sutherland advised King's College London on its Global Mobility Project regarding remote workers overseas.

Diane Gilhooley possesses considerable experience in the education sector and acts for many leading higher education institutions. She is particularly well-versed in governance and employment matters, including discrimination claims and industrial relations issues. "Diane is always incredibly responsive and engaged." "Her breadth and depth of knowledge across a range of subject matters is very impressive as is her passion for excellent customer service."

Glynne Stanfield focuses his practice on corporate and commercial matters in the education sector. He is particularly well-known for advising further education colleges and universities on mergers, acquisitions and joint venture arrangements. "I have found Glynne to provide consistently sound advice using the appropriate balance of commercial, ethical and moral thinking at all times." "Glynne is highly effective in providing different options and scenarios and works alongside you in order to find the correct pathway for your organisation." "He is highly experienced in the higher education sector and very easy to work with."

Christopher Mordue specialises in providing employment advice for education sector associations and universities. He has vast experience handling sexual harassment complaints and advising on Equality Act issues. "Christopher offers valuable advice on complex employment matters." "He has been extremely responsive, sharp, considered and strategic in the advice he's given, demonstrating a clear understanding of the sector we operate in."