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Education: Institutions (Schools) - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Winckworth Sherwood has a busy education practice, acting predominantly for religious schools and organisations, including Catholic dioceses, Church of England Diocesan Boards of Education and faith groups. The team performs consistently well in high-profile education matters relating to the Prevent duty. It has notable expertise in academy conversions.

Work Highlights

  • Winckworth Sherwood advised Bourne Education Trust and Epsom College on a joint venture relating to a new charitable company known as AI in Education.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrea Squires
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As head of the education department at Winckworth Sherwood, Andrea Squires advises on governance and regulatory matters, as well as disputes involving allegations of malpractice and breaches of the Equality Act. She focuses her practice on advising academies and faith schools.

Andrea Squires is always reassuring.

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Theresa Kerr
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Theresa Kerr has a broad education practice, advising schools and academy trusts on a wide range of matters, including charitable initiatives, data privacy, employment, freedom of information and inquests.

Theresa Kerr is a highly respected legal professional at Winkworth Sherwood, known for her exceptional expertise in employment law and her thoughtful, pragmatic approach to client service.

Theresa Kerr is very helpful in dealing with parental complaints.

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Andrea Squires
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Theresa Kerr
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