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What the Team is Known For

Moore Barlow possesses a deep understanding of employment law, pastoral care and commercial issues faced by schools. The team is particularly praised for its expertise in matters intersecting with education law, such as data protection, IP and all manner of disputes. The firm is well known for its extensive independent school client base and is recommended for advice on parental complaints, disability discrimination claims and safeguarding issues.

Work Highlights

  • Moore Barlow advised the governing body of a co-educational preparatory school on its loss of confidence in the school’s senior head and his managed exit.

Strengths

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Moore Barlow is always accessible and responds quickly with good sound advice.

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Moore Barlow offers excellent additional communications and briefings on relevant topics.

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All team members at Moore Barlow have been knowledgeable, approachable and experts in their field.

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Moore Barlow provides outstanding customer care and excellent relationship management.

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The Moore Barlow team is always at the forefront of changes affecting the education sector. The firm offers in-depth, timely advice on a wide range of issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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Joanna Lada-Walicki
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Joanna Lada-Walicki
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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 matters relating to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

We have found Joanna's professionalism and sincerity commendable.

Joanna Lada-Walicki is a great person to assist with all educational matters. Her knowledge is excellent.

Joanna has always delivered an outstanding level of customer service. She is always available and offers excellent understanding of the ever-changing landscape of independent schools.

Joanna is timely, knowledgeable, empathetic and personable.

Joanna is a key member of the team we work with. She is utterly reliable, always sensitive to our desired outcomes and rapid in her response times.

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Ben Collingwood
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Ben Collingwood
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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 has been a pleasure to deal with; he has always offered us timely and excellent support.

Ben is timely, knowledgeable, empathetic and personable.

Ben is first-class and a pleasure to deal with.

Ben offers practical advice and is willing to go the extra mile.

Ben has been particularly helpful with complicated complaints and issues.

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Gordon Reid
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Gordon Reid
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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.

Gordon Reid is always dependable.

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Olivia Stanton
Olivia Stanton
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Olivia Stanton is recognised for her experience supporting independent schools with employment-related matters, including those arising from mergers, acquisitions, and school closures. She also assists with safeguarding issues and parental complaints.

Olivia Stanton has excellent knowledge and always delivers timely and appropriate advice.

Olivia is highly effective and supportive. She resolved workplace issues with the utmost professionalism and discretion.

Olivia was brilliant each time we dealt with her.

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Joanna Lada-Walicki
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Joanna Lada-Walicki
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Ben Collingwood
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Ben Collingwood
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Gordon Reid
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Gordon Reid
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Olivia Stanton
Olivia Stanton
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