Graham Shaw
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Band 2 : Education: Institutions (Schools)
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About
Provided by Graham Shaw
Practice Areas
Graham is one of the country’s foremost legal authorities in the education sector having advised in this field since 1999. He was also one of the first lawyers in the country to advise on the academies programme following its launch by the Labour government in 2002. Since then he has advised extensively on sponsored and school converter academies across all phases and types of provision. He has also advised extensively on academy transfers between trusts and on conversions and transfers where premises are provided under the private finance initiative (PFI), drawing on his previous experience as a PFI projects lawyer. He advises on trust formation and merger and also supports a wide range of trusts on their growth and strategic development as well as their day-to-day needs, specialising in governance, compliance, contracts, admissions, exclusions and special educational needs.
Career
Graham qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and joined Wrigleys in 2018
Professional Memberships
Graham is a member of the Education Law Association and the Charity Law Association
Publications
Graham co-wrote A Plain Guide to the Academies Act 2010 with Chris Waterman. He also co-wrote The Regeneration Game with David Alcock, published in The Guardian on 24th October 2015.
Chambers Review
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Graham Shaw specialises in assisting clients with conversions and transfers involving individual academies, as well as faith, maintained and free schools. He also has significant expertise in relation to contract disputes, safeguarding matters and funding arrangements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Graham Shaw is excellent in all aspects."
"What sets Graham apart is his unwavering commitment to client service. He demonstrates this through a proactive approach, attention to detail and genuine care for clients' concerns."
"Graham goes above and beyond to ensure that clients feel supported and informed throughout the legal process, building lasting relationships based on trust and reliability."
"Graham Shaw is excellent in all aspects."
"What sets Graham apart is his unwavering commitment to client service. He demonstrates this through a proactive approach, attention to detail and genuine care for clients' concerns."
"Graham goes above and beyond to ensure that clients feel supported and informed throughout the legal process, building lasting relationships based on trust and reliability."
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