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Pinsent Masons

Education: Institutions

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland

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Pinsent Masons

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Education: Institutions - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Pinsent Masons has a well-known education group that provides a full suite of services, including strategic planning, IT infrastructure and international project work. The team is highly adept at assisting clients with property developments, including significant student accommodation projects. The firm is frequently instructed by higher and further education institutions in Scotland and England to advise on procurement, funding and collaborations with overseas institutions and corporations at home and abroad.
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Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons provided strategic counsel to University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute on intellectual property development and commercialisation, encompassing research collaboration agreements, patent and cell line licensing, and contract research arrangements with veterinary pharmaceutical companies.

Strengths

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  • Pinsent Masons' expertise in this particular area is sector leading.

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  • Pinsent Masons is a gold standard provider.

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  • The team is available to assist in matters as they arise, and work on solutions with all parties to reach an agreement.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Chris Martin
    Chris Martin

    Chris Martin

    Chris Martin is the Scottish head of Pinsent Masons' education department. He regularly represents higher education clients and public bodies on significant IT and data projects. He is adept at assisting with joint ventures, digital transformation schemes and the procurement aspects of network infrastructure developments.

    • Chris is super proactive. He suggests solutions to problems before they come home to roost.

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  • Joanne McIntosh
    Joanne McIntosh

    Joanne McIntosh

    Joanne McIntosh is a legal director based in Pinsent Masons Edinburgh office. She advises clients within the education sector on their current, future and emerging data and technology requirements. She is also adept at advising on commercial contracts and disputes.

    • Joanne McIntosh's advice is pragmatic and commercial.

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    • Joanne succinctly distils complex advice into straightforward strategic and direct advice. He is a pleasure to deal with and is completely unflappable.

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