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.
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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Multi-academy trusts (MATs)
Helping you when forming or joining a multi-academy trust (MAT).
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Academy conversion
A market-leading, fixed-rate academy conversion service.
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Due diligence
We've have created a due diligence checklist to help multi-academy trusts when an academy or school wants to join the MAT.
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School collaboration
Helping educational providers explore formal collaboration.
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Construction and capital projects
Guiding educational organisations through the legal process.
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School leadership and governance
Supporting schools with developing governance arrangements.
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Data protection and information sharing
Offering pragmatic advice and data audits.
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Commercial contracts
Advice on creating business contracts with suppliers or collaborators.
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Income generation
Advising educational organisations on trading and income generation.
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Land and buildings
Clear, pragmatic advice on land and buildings legal issues.
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Employment
Advice on resolving employment and pension issues for education providers.
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Sector lead
Chris Whittington
Partner
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Leader of the education team, with extensive education and public law experience.
PODCAST: Annual employment law update - sessions 1 & 2
Aside from the COVID-19 pandemic, a key theme of 2020 has been diversity and inclusivity. This two-part update addresses this theme in detail
Managing delivery disputes under your contracts
Covid-19 has resulted, on the whole, in a marked co-operation between contracting authorities and their suppliers as everybody focuses on maintaining delivery as far as possible.
PODCAST: What can we learn from previous recessions that will help us in this one?
As we enter a recession, we have been here before, and a key question is what did we learn and how can we benefit from that learning?
Contracts, cancellations and refunds – CMA guidance on consumer rights
Throughout this pandemic, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been publishing various “Statements on Coronavirus” (Statements) which provide guidance on consumer rights during this time.
Splitting employment contracts post TUPE: an explosive concept?
It is almost a matter of relief that “normal” might be on the horizon when we return to the machinations of TUPE and its protections for employees!
Johnny Depp -v- News Group Newspapers: Lessons in Libel
The Johnny Depp -v- News Group Newspapers trial concluded last week and has been widely publicised and reported on around the World.
Planning law changes – ‘Build, build, build’
On 30 June 2020, Boris Johnson announced radical changes to the planning system.
Common redundancy questions
We have asked colleagues in the Employment Law team to highlight what they think is key to managing a redundancy programme well.
Lockdown is lifting – update for employers #1
As the tight grip of lockdown eases across the country, the Government is producing swathes of guidance as to how this will look in practice.
When the shield falls away, who provides protection?
We know that from 1 August 2020, the Government will “pause” shielding.
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