Who we help
We are a nationally recognised education law firm with legal experts who are trusted by schools, academies, education providers and dioceses across the country.
We believe education is of fundamental importance for human flourishing and the common good. Our clients tell us that the service they receive from us is unique. We believe this comes directly from our commitment to the purpose of our firm: 'to improve lives, communities and society'.
Our goal within the education sector is not to maximise profit, but to become the leading national adviser partnering with individuals, organisations and policy-makers, to build a strong, more connected society.
Our dedicated team offers academy conversion services and annual legal support packages on a highly competitive fixed-fee basis, as well as general education law, employment and HR, and governance advice that's always tailored to the needs of your organisation.
Quite simply, we believe that the combination of our values and our expertise makes a significant difference.
The quality of service we received was outstanding. A highly professional, yet personal service. I would highly recommend Anthony Collins Solicitors to any educational institution.Mark Heuston, Executive Principal, South Newscastle Trust.
Anthony Collins Solicitors has become part of our extended family, with support and service of the highest quality being offered to us and our schools and value-for-money and excellence at the heart.Canon Linda Wainscot, Diocesan Director of Education, Coventry Diocese.
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Sector lead
Chris Whittington
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Leader of the education team, with extensive education and public law experience.
Back-to-back wins as Anthony Collins Solicitors scoops Regional Law Firm of the Year
ACS was also shortlisted in a number of other categories, with its housing sector and procurement, projects and construction teams honoured in the awards’ Excellence in Client Service category.
Supporting the homeless in our city
At least 320,000 people are homeless in Britain, according to research by the housing charity Shelter.
The right to adjudicate under a professional appointment
A recent case has confirmed that a professional appointment for construction will usually be a “construction contract” under the Construction Act.
Modern consumer law – making sure it pays for businesses to do the right thing
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended changes to the law and its regulatory powers, which are intended to safeguard the interests of consumers.
Brexit is not frustrating!
“Frustration” enables a party to get out of a contract where new circumstances make performance of that contract impossible or illegal.
Self-awareness and transformative leadership
Chris Whittington will be speaking on 'Leading from the Centre' at The Diocese of Worcester's annual Governors' Conference.
Inaugural Social Impact Report shines a light on law firm’s commitment to society
Anthony Collins Solicitors first Social Impact Report attributes 91% of its 2017/18 work to directly improving lives, communities and society.
Is there really such a thing as a free lunch or a fair deal?
The Government announced in April 2018 that they would release new proposals at the end of 2018 and so, as we stretch in 2019, we now have the new consultation proposals.
Pensions in Wonderland
Doug Mullen explains how to prepare for some of the changes to evolving pensions landscape in 2019.
Can you be liable in defamation for what another person posts or tweets?
A recent High Court decision could have repercussions for our clients who communicate via social media group accounts but don’t actually compose some or all of the messages the organisation posts.
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