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Education: Institutions (Higher & Further Education) - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Pinsent Masons has a comprehensive education practice that specialises in the procurement of information technology, governance and constitutional matters. The team offers particular expertise in regulatory challenges, as well as 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 advised City, University of London, on its successful merger with St George’s, University of London.

Strengths

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Pinsent Masons is extremely good at handling complex matters.

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Pinsent Masons has all the legal knowledge and specialisms available and is prompt to respond.

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Pinsent Masons has an excellent understanding of the higher education sector.

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Pinsent Masons has a great ability to break complex matters down into parts that can then be understood and resolved.

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Notable Practitioners

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Victoria Goddard
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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 Goddard is knowledgeable and prompt.

Victoria is my first port of call and she provides great client service. Her experience and knowledge of the sector are outstanding.

Victoria provides outstanding support on a range of complex matters.

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Gayle Ditchburn
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Gayle Ditchburn is recognised for her expertise in education-sector transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. She also brings strong regulatory insight, with experience challenging sanctions on behalf of education institutions.

Gayle Ditchburn is an excellent support on a range of issues and is very responsive.

Gayle is an excellent partner.

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Julian M Sladdin
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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 Sladdin provides sensible advice and is responsive.

Julian is very knowledgeable.

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Victoria Goddard
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Gayle Ditchburn
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Julian M Sladdin
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