Education: Institutions (Schools)
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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(020) 7593 5000Chambers Review
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 with regard to academy conversions.
Work Highlights
- Winckworth Sherwood defended Maiden Erlegh Trust against allegations of sex discrimination and maternity discrimination brought by a teacher who was a surrogate.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Winckworth's service is excellent."
"Winckworth Sherwood deliver speedy responses and very high levels of personal service."
"The lawyers are extremely knowledgeable in their field, swift to respond and foster extremely positive client relations."
"Winckworth's service is excellent."
"Winckworth Sherwood deliver speedy responses and very high levels of personal service."
"The lawyers are extremely knowledgeable in their field, swift to respond and foster extremely positive client relations."
Notable Practitioners
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 is a good, solid practitioner."
"Andrea is extremely knowledgeable and commands the confidence of all parties."
"She issomeone I genuinely enjoy working with."