Education: Institutions (Schools)

Head of the schools practice at Moore Barlow, Joanna Lada-Walicki advises independent school clients on a range of sensitive reputational matters. She is particularly adept at handling cases concerning allegations of abuse and misconduct levelled against staff, as well as advising on Teachers' Pension Scheme matters.

Joanna Lada-Walicki knows us well, and has been incredibly helpful across a wide range of work.

Joanna Lada-Walicki is an incredible solicitor, who provides a very high level of well-considered advice.

Joanna Lada-Walicki goes over and above and will always provide superb support. I genuinely cannot rate her highly enough.

Joanna Lada-Walicki is confident in her knowledge and approach to all issues.

Joanna Lada-Walicki is a superb lawyer. She is calm in her approach and extremely knowledgeable. She seeks to work in the best interest of the client in all aspects

Ben Collingwood regularly advises independent schools on pastoral and employment matters. He is particularly adept at assisting with safeguarding issues, parental complaints and historic abuse allegations.

Ben always provides well thought-out and sophisticated advice. He makes you feel like you are calling an old friend when you need advice.

Ben Collingwood is highly regarded, has an astute understanding of the sector and is clear in his approach. He is supportive and highly knowledgeable.

Ben has provided wise, sensible and reliable advice.

Adam McRae-Taylor assists with employment matters in the education sector, primarily for independent schools and multi-academy trusts. He has particular expertise in relation to pensions matters, TUPE transfers and safeguarding and pastoral issues.

He provides us with first-class advice as well as first-class service. I have never not taken or followed the advice he has given. He is a pleasure to work with.

Adam McRae-Taylor is fantastic.

Adam has excellent knowledge and provided superb, high-level advice.

Adam McRae-Taylor is incredibly supportive and consistently provides pragmatic and outstanding advice.

Gordon Reid is a partner based in the firm's Guildford office. He regularly represents independent schools in a range of issues, including property and employment matters.