Ranking tables
Education: Institutions | UK
Northern Ireland
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- A&L Goodbody 5 Years Ranked
- Napier Solicitors
- Pinsent Masons Belfast LLP
Band 3
- Arthur Cox 12 Years Ranked
- Cleaver Fulton Rankin 19 Years Ranked
- O'Reilly Stewart
Band 1
- Gareth Walls A&L Goodbody20 Years Ranked
- Orlagh O'Neill Carson McDowell21 Years Ranked
- Andrea McIlroy-RosePinsent Masons Belfast LLP
- Seamus McGranaghanO'Reilly Stewart
Band 2
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Carson McDowellEducation: Institutions2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedCarson McDowell has a highly impressive education team that consists of a number of specialists in related disciplines, including employment, construction and corporate work. The team is particularly well versed in technology matters, including strong expertise in data protection. The firm acts for major universities, as well as numerous further education institutions and schools across Northern Ireland.
Band 2
2 A&L GoodbodyEducation: Institutions2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedA&L Goodbody has a well-regarded team with a range of specialisms within the education field. The firm is particularly active in the schools sector, acting for both the CCMS and CSSC. The team is experienced in handling SEND Tribunal proceedings concerning disability, sex and race discrimination, as well as planning and construction mandates.
Band 3
3 Arthur CoxEducation: Institutions2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedArthur Cox has a well-regarded practice that is noted for its work advising major institutions in further and higher education. The firm is prominent for its representation of local authorities and government departments. The team possesses particular expertise in student disputes and governance matters, as well as outsourcing and procurement arrangements. It also regularly advises on collaborations between educational institutions and private and third sector organisations.3 Cleaver Fulton RankinEducation: Institutions2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedCleaver Fulton Rankin possesses expertise in all aspects of education law, including discrimination claims, governance reviews and employment matters. The team often assists educational clients in relation to property work, from procurement advice to preparing leases. The firm is active advising on data protection and freedom of information requirements under the law. Its clients include grammar schools, further education colleges, universities and specialist institutions.