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Education: Institutions - Scotland

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What the Team is Known For

Shepherd and Wedderburn is a highly rated outfit with an extensive list of prominent education clients across Scotland and abroad, including state and independent schools, further education colleges and universities. The team is particularly adept at advising on contentious employment matters, including discrimination claims and cases concerning allegations of bullying and harassment. The firm regularly assists clients with immigration, data protection and restructuring issues. It represents numerous local authorities with regard to school procurements under the Scottish Government's hub funding model.

Strengths

The experience and depth of knowledge Shepherd and Wedderburn has is extremely reassuring.

The Shepherd and Wedderburn team is prompt and provides detailed advice in a timely manner.

The Shepherd and Wedderburn team is responsive and communicative throughout transactions.

Work Highlights

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP advised West Lothian Council on a number of projects involving Design and Build Development Agreements in respect of the new schools under the Scottish Government hub model.

Notable practitioners

Neil Maclean regularly provides advice on employment matters to leading universities and independent schools in Scotland. He possesses considerable expertise in relation to governance matters and disputes concerning whistle-blowing, breach of contract, unfair dismissal and discrimination allegations.

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Neil Maclean
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