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We act for a large number of leading educational establishments across the education sector, including The University of Edinburgh and The University of Glasgow. 

Our clients recognise that Shepherd and Wedderburn can offer the strategic and expert advice required to guide them through any issue they face, no matter how complex or sensitive. We ensure the advice that we provide is solution-focused and provides practical recommendations on how best to proceed.

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Shepherd and Wedderburn advised the University of Glasgow on day-to-day employment matters and defended the university against discrimination claims.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Neil Maclean
Head of Education: Institutions
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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.

"Neil is very big on employment issues and is very good."

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Neil Maclean
Head of Education: Institutions
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