Educational Professionals

Disputes in education can arise quickly and feel overwhelming. If you work in a school, college, or other educational setting and are facing problems at work, we’re here to help. We understand the unique pressures of the sector, from academic year structures and holiday entitlement to safeguarding responsibilities, notice periods, and references. We also know that, despite clear legal frameworks, employment rights are not always respected and internal procedures do not always follow the ACAS Code of Practice or best practice guidance. We support teachers, senior leaders, and other education professionals with clear, practical advice at reasonable costs, helping you understand your position and decide on the right next steps.

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Our expertise covers

Employment and workplace issues

  • Advising on protected conversations and settlement agreements
  • Supporting you through disciplinary and grievance processes
  • Advising where procedures have not followed the ACAS Code of Practice
  • Discrimination claims involving protected characteristics
  • Harassment, victimisation and whistleblowing concerns
  • Representation in Employment Tribunal proceedings (Resolving matters through mediation and negotiation wherever possible)

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Additional support

  • Defamation, privacy, media, and reputation management
  • Family Law
  • Residential Property/ Conveyancing
  • Private Wealth & Succession

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Get clear, confident legal advice today

We’re here to help you take your next step with confidence

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Experts in every area

Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
Euan Lawrence was fantastic; he was efficient, understanding, and very clear in his communication on points of law. He actively listened and gave brilliant professional advice. The administrative team that supported and worked with him was equally helpful and efficient.
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Euan made himself available and kept me informed of timelines and progress. I was not rushed or interrupted.
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The key thing for me was the empathy and emotional intelligence that Euan Lawrence demonstrated. He was patient, actively listened, and explained points of law to me in a simple yet not condescending manner. I was referred to him by another colleague who had gone through the same process.
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Excellent real-world and experienced knowledge, very clear communication, and transparent billing.
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Josie Kirk was excellent throughout the process; she really helped me along a very difficult journey and always explained the procedural complications to show how she arrived at each major decision point.
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Euan Lawrence is expert in the field of employment law.
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Excellent collaboration between myself as a client and my solicitor, as well as with the wider team, making me feel very reassured in their advice.
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Annie Beaumont is extremely knowledgeable, reassuring, methodical, and thorough. She is the person to have in your corner, who explains complex matters of trust and probate clearly. She treats your case with real personal care, which is greatly appreciated in what is often an emotional area of the law for clients.
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I feel the approach from all the staff at Blacks has been first class. David Ward has carefully guided me through the process and often picks up the phone for a chat to offer advice on things to do and things to avoid.
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Blacks were highly efficient and timely with communication, enabling flexible collaboration with me. This was very important because I have a very busy schedule.
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