Education Law Solicitors
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.
Having Anthony Collins Solicitors as our legal advisers benefits TKAT in so many ways. Their education law team provide us with responsive, expert advice across the range of our Trust’s activities, from procurement, contracts, GDPR and employment, to admissions, child protection, land issues and anything else we might need. ACS have a strong social conscience: they do what is right. They understand our business and always respond quickly with pragmatic advice tailored to our needs. Quite simply, we trust ACS and we take action on their advice with confidence.
Belinda Clack, Director of Business Development, The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT)
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.
Find out more about the services we provide to dioceses, schools, multi-academy trusts and academies…
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We have been recognised for the work we do
Chambers UK 2026 Guide
The Legal 500 Next Generation Partner 2026
The Legal 500 Hall of Fame 2026
The Legal 500 Leading Partner 2026
The Legal 500 Leading Associate 2026
Helping a small employer avoid a substantial penalty
Out of the blue SH received a letter from the Pensions Regulator advising them that an escalating penalty for failure to deal with a compliance notice was accruing at the rate of £2,500 per day.
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Anthony Collins hires two talented legal directors
Following a string of recent promotions, social purpose law firm, Anthony Collins, is announcing the hire of two talented legal directors, William Hallett and Lorna Scully, who are joining with […]
Monday 29 June 2026
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Social purpose law firm, Anthony Collins, has promoted Edwina Turner, a highly experienced charity specialist, to the partnership, to further strengthen the firm’s reputation for client service excellence in the […]
Tuesday 16 June 2026
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In this episode, Lorna Kenyon-Pain and Catherine Simpson discuss why building safety is a fundamental governance responsibility for housing provider boards, not just an operational issue. They explain how poor data, […]
Monday 13 July 2026
Read morePodcast: Employment Rights Act 2025: Trade union access explained
Join employment law specialists Libby Hubbard and Katherine Sinclair as they discuss the proposed trade union access provisions under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and what this could mean for […]
Tuesday 7 July 2026
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