Education: Institutions - Scotland
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Anderson Strathern boasts wide-ranging expertise in education law, including matters involving the Higher Education Governance Act and the Equality Act. The firm advises many of Scotland's leading universities and university associations on matters ranging from employment tribunals to immigration issues. It advises state and independent schools and further education colleges, and is one of the few specialist groups working in the Additional Support Needs Tribunal. The team possesses additional experience representing regulatory bodies in safeguarding investigations and fitness to practise hearings.
Strengths
Anderson Strathern's advice is clear, unambiguous and based on strong legal knowledge.
Anderson Strathern's team is pragmatic and offers realistic solutions.
Work Highlights
Anderson Strathern advised the University of Edinburgh in connection to a long-running employment claim alleging unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Brown is a respected employment lawyer and part of Anderson Strathern's employment team. He regularly advises universities, colleges and schools on immigration, employment and discrimination issues.
Andrew Brown is a great litigator.
