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...
Multi-academy trusts (MATs)
Helping you when forming or joining a multi-academy trust (MAT).
Academy conversion
A market-leading, fixed-rate academy conversion service.
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.
School collaboration
Helping educational providers explore formal collaboration.
Construction and capital projects
Guiding educational organisations through the legal process.
School leadership and governance
Supporting schools with developing governance arrangements.
Data protection and information sharing
Offering pragmatic advice and data audits.
Commercial contracts
Advice on creating business contracts with suppliers or collaborators.
Income generation
Advising educational organisations on trading and income generation.
Land and buildings
Clear, pragmatic advice on land and buildings legal issues.
Employment
Advice on resolving employment and pension issues for education providers.
Education Pension Advice
Legal pension advice for professionals within the Education sector.
Local Government Pension Scheme: LGPS Funds
Help funds to navigate a wide range of challenging scenarios effectively and efficiently, taking the burden of doing so from officers so that they can focus on the business of running the fund
Local Government Pension Scheme: Employers
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) provides benefits to a much wider constituency than just local government employees.
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Retrospective amendments to the Local Government Pension Scheme exit credits
The High Court has ruled that retrospective changes to the LGPS exit credits regime were lawful – and gave some helpful guidance around the new discretion to pay an exit credit.
Phased withdrawal from the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
The Government has brought forward draft laws to allow independent schools to close the Teacher’s Pension Scheme to new joiners but to allow existing members to continue.
Draft collective money purchase scheme regulations
The Government has started consultation on the regulations providing the detailed framework for collective money purchase pension schemes.
Health and safety considerations after ‘freedom day’: Resuming business operations safely
Legal updates as the UK enters into stage 4 of the roadmap and legal restrictions on face coverings and social distancing are lifted.
Ofsted review highlights widespread sexual abuse in schools and colleges
Ofsted recently published the findings from its rapid review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges. The review highlighted keys areas of concern and presents clear actions, which are discussed here.
Anthony Collins Solicitors awards staff bonus of 5%
Anthony Collins Solicitors (ACS) is today (23 June, 2021) releasing its annual results for 2020/2021.
Whistleblowing: what you need to know
The employment and pensions team offer practical advice on whistleblowing.
Procurement Bill and the transforming public procurement Green Paper
The Queen’s Speech holds out the prospect of a 'Procurement Bill'. This is to implement the proposals in the Government’s Green Paper: Transforming public procurement.
PODCAST: Episode 3 - Life as a trainee solicitor (part 2): Private client seats
In the second of a two-part episode, trainee solicitors Tom Corrigan, Precious Melia and Sike Olawale discuss what a training contract looks like at Anthony Collins Solicitors.
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