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The advice received from Anthony Collins Solicitors was clear concise and helpful. They explained the issues involved and the implications of the same so that the Academy was protected; saving valuable time and resources.Principal.
Anthony Collins Solicitors has provided invaluable support in ensuring we managed not only the TUPE process but also ensuring we minimised risk to the Trust in the way that we managed changes to the leadership structure. With the support of James Monk, we were able to bring about the necessary changes in a way that was consistent with our approach to managing and valuing staff.Helena Arnold, Diocesan Director of Education, Diocese of Gloucester.
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