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Furley Page specialises in advising a wide range of institutions within the Education sector.  We advise all types of schools such as Academies and Free Schools, Independent schools and Trust schools. We have clients across the spectrum of Higher and Further Education from Universities to specialist Colleges. 

The Furley Page Education team is made up specialists within their own field of expertise that are recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.  They advise on complex Education structures, Governance, Employment law, Property law, Contracts, Dispute Resolution and Fees Recovery. 

Legal Advice for Schools

Our team advise on a range of matters affecting schools including :

  • Setting up of Academies and Free Schools
  • Setting up of Trust Schools and advice on Charity Law
  • Setting up of Nursery schools
  • Advising on Governance
  • Merger of schools
  • Property and redevelopment advice
  • Independent schools and advising on private and public projects
  • Pastoral care for pupils
  • Contracts – covering arrangements with suppliers or work experience pupils
  • All aspects of Employment law, including Equality and Human Rights issues.
  • Dispute Resolution with local education authorities and negligence claims
  • Debt Recovery
  • Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Legal Advice for Higher and Further Education Establishments

Our team advise on a range of matters affecting Higher and Further Educational Establishments including :

  • Advising on Governance
  • Merger of colleges
  • Property and capital redevelopment advice
  • Procurement and contract advice
  • Not for profit finance
  • Tax advice, Corporation Tax and VAT
  • All aspects of Employment law and HR matters, including staff reorganisation.
  • Student Matters
  • Dispute Resolution and Debt Recovery
  • Data Protection and Freedom of Information

How can we help you?

Please contact Peter Hawkes in the first instance by calling 01227 763939.

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Testimonials

Furley Page Solicitors advised Abbey Academy on employment, TUPE and property issues arising from its conversion to academy status. Christopher Wacher heads the team.

Furley Page is recommended by The Legal 500 for advising on Education matters.

The Legal 500 2012 : Education

Furley Page Solicitors in Kent, London, Canterbury, Chatham & Whitstable
Get in touch on 0845 603 10 57