About

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Wrigleys' traditional expertise with trusts and charities has led the firm to work with a large number of academies, independent schools, colleges and universities.

The firm has considerable experience of the legal structures and the legislative frameworks which govern the provision of most educational services.

Additional areas of legal expertise include:​

  • Land and buildings.
  • Commercial contracts.
  • Employment and HR.
  • Pensions and shared services.
  • Salary sacrifice arrangements.
  • Joint ventures.
  • Raising finance through bonds and other investments.

Chambers Review

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Education: Institutions (Schools) - UK-wide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Wrigleys Solicitors has a comprehensive education practice advising academies, faith schools and independent schools on a wide range of important matters. The firm possesses particular expertise with regard to academy conversions, governance reviews and employment law matters. The team demonstrates further experience in charities law, PFI schemes and SEN issues.

Work Highlights

  • Wrigleys Solicitors advised James Montgomery Academy Trust on its strategic growth, which involved a range of complex property issues.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alacoque Marvin
4
Alacoque Marvin
4
Band 4

Alacoque Marvin is a solicitor based in the Leeds office of Wrigleys Solicitors. She advises academies and faith schools on a range of employment issues, and also offers skilled advice relating to safeguarding and exclusions.

Alacoque Marvin is always helpful and supportive.

Alacoque is able to explain very complex issues clearly and handle them in a timely manner to achieve appropriate outcomes.

Alacoque Marvin is responsive, and her background as a former teacher means she understands the practicalities of working with the education sector as well as the theory.

Alexandra Slater
Alexandra Slater
Associates to watch

Alexandra Slater is a solicitor in the Leeds office who focuses on handling real estate mandates for education sector clients. She frequently assists both single and multi-academy trusts on leasehold and freehold land transfers.

Alex is always professional, quick to respond and ensures that we have the most appropriate member of the team handling our issues.

Alex has always responded to queries effectively and in a timely manner, and has ensured that we stay on track to complete the project.

Alexandra Slater was a pleasure to work with. She demonstrated a collaborative spirit and was quick to respond to any need.

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Education: Institutions (Schools)

Alacoque Marvin
4
Alacoque Marvin
4
Band 4
Alexandra Slater
Alexandra Slater
Associates to watch

Members

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Chris Billington

Elizabeth Wilson

Sue King

Tim Wrigley