Education: Institutions (Schools)
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Chambers Review
PHP Law has a well-regarded education practice, which sees the firm act predominantly for multi-academy trusts. It provides legal support in relation to a range of issues that affect the education sector including HR and employment, property, governance, safeguarding and corporate law. Additional areas of expertise for the team include commercial contracts, procurement-related issues and data privacy.
Work Highlights
- PHP Law advised Ted Wragg MAT on the descoping of the Exeter Schools private finance initiative project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"PHP Law have a fantastic team of people who go above and beyond to provide support."
"The lawyers always respond so speedily that it is nothing short of impressive."
"I haven't yet had a matter requiring legal advice for which I haven't received detailed and prompt support from PHP Law to enable a swift resolution of a case."
"PHP Law are the best at understanding schools and providing personalised legal support service."
"PHP Law have a fantastic team of people who go above and beyond to provide support."
"The lawyers always respond so speedily that it is nothing short of impressive."
"I haven't yet had a matter requiring legal advice for which I haven't received detailed and prompt support from PHP Law to enable a swift resolution of a case."
"PHP Law are the best at understanding schools and providing personalised legal support service."
Notable Practitioners
Antony Power is a partner at PHP Law based in Devon. He is highly adept at advising multi-academy trusts on property and procurement matters, as well as employment issues.
"When Antony Power supported us, we found him brilliant, supportive and helpful."
"Antony is extremely knowledgeable and helpful."
"He is a great lawyer and has always given us good advice, particularly in supporting innovative, complex programmes that require sector-leading advice."
"Antony Power is a superb critical friend, whom I can talk through challenges and with whom I horizon scan."
Laura Partridge has a comprehensive education practice and frequently handles multi-academy trust conversions. She has particular specialism in the re-brokerage of academies and trust governance.
"Laura Partridge has strong customer focus."
"She is responsive and professional with a personal touch."
Russell Holland is a highly-regarded practitioner who has extensive experience in relation to multi-academy trusts. He is particularly well versed in advising on transfer agreements, real estate, corporate governance and employment issues.
"Russell helped and guided us through some complex issues recently, providing sound advice which resulted in the outcome we were seeking."
"He can be relied upon to give very concise and direct advice. His extensive experience of vexatious complaints is invaluable and he removes the emotional drama."
"Russell Holland always provides specialist, high-quality support in his area of expertise."
Ranked Lawyers at
PHP Law LLP
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