Education: Institutions (Higher & Further Education)
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
Contact number
(0121) 200 1050Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons has a comprehensive education practice that specialises in the procurement of information technology, governance and constitutional matters. The team offers noted expertise in regulatory challenges and student and academic staff immigration issues. It is also strong on corporate and commercial matters, including joint ventures and the establishment of new institutions. The firm is frequently instructed by public and private institutions in the UK and abroad. It also defends universities in high-profile student disputes.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons assisted Writtle University College on its merger with Anglia Ruskin University.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The seamless communication between offices is fantastic. Pinsent Masons are a really, really high-quality team."
"The firm are prepared to offer professional advice and not sit on the fence."
"Pinsent Masons have an experienced team which enables them to manage unique and sophisticated matters."
"Even when a key contact is unavailable, staff who are deputised are invariably knowledgeable, experienced and are able to offer a very high standard of advice."
"Pinsent Masons have a real and thorough understanding of the education sector, the pressures it faces and the drivers behind decision making."
"The seamless communication between offices is fantastic. Pinsent Masons are a really, really high-quality team."
"The firm are prepared to offer professional advice and not sit on the fence."
"Pinsent Masons have an experienced team which enables them to manage unique and sophisticated matters."
"Even when a key contact is unavailable, staff who are deputised are invariably knowledgeable, experienced and are able to offer a very high standard of advice."
"Pinsent Masons have a real and thorough understanding of the education sector, the pressures it faces and the drivers behind decision making."
Notable Practitioners
Victoria Goddard advises clients on real estate matters in the education sector, including student accommodation and campus development projects. She regularly represents high-profile universities based across the UK.
"Victoria is a strong and sophisticated operator in the higher education sector."
"She is very accessible with a very good understanding of the higher education sector."
Julian Sladdin has a broad practice in the education sector, advising on an array of regulatory and contentious matters. He frequently assists higher education institutions with admissions disputes, freedom of speech and discrimination cases.
"Julian has always provided excellent advice and is very responsive."
"He has exceptional expertise and superb client care and understanding. He is a pleasure to work with and a very safe pair of hands."
"Julian is very responsive and knowledgeable. He is willing to go the extra mile and is always helpful. His knowledge of the sector is fabulous."
"He has a real depth of experience and an ability to deliver advice in a concise and intelligible way. We felt we were in very good hands with Julian."