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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Our expertise includes

For

Individuals

Employment

Advice on workplace rights, contracts, and resolving disputes.

Employment

For

Businesses

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Strategic support to resolve commercial disputes efficiently.

Commercial Dispute Resolution

For

Businesses

Intellectual Property

Safeguarding brands, ideas, and creative business assets.

Intellectual Property

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Businesses

Employment & HR

Clear legal support for managing people and workplace issues.

Employment & HR

From everyday matters to complex challenges, these are some of the services clients come to us for most often.

Typical matters we advise on

Running a business or organisation comes with a wide range of legal responsibilities. Our team provides tailored advice on the issues most commonly faced in your sector - helping you stay compliant, resolve disputes efficiently, and protect your commercial interests.

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Disciplinary Proceedings

Facing a disciplinary meeting? We’ll help you stay calm, understand your rights, and protect your future.

Employment Tribunal Claims

If you’ve been treated unfairly at work, we’ll stand with you, guide you through the tribunal process and stand by you.

Settlement Agreements

A settlement agreement shapes your exit from work, so we’ll make sure you understand every term, protect your rights, and secure the best outcome for you.

Whistleblowing

UK law protects whistleblowers from dismissal, demotion, bullying, and other negative treatment and our job is to help you stay protected.

Get clear, confident legal advice today

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

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Georgia was incredibly helpful throughout the process of reaching a settlement with a previous employer. Georgia took the time to understand my personal situation and provided clear, considerate, and professional guidance at every stage. Her support made a complex process much easier to navigate, and I felt reassured knowing I was in capable hands.
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I have dealt with Chris Allen recently concerning some rather upsetting and extremely delicate matters. Chris and the team have proved to be reassuring, down to earth and absolute consummate professionals.
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Ellie was absolutely amazing through the whole process. She made me feel at ease and was very efficient at replying to my emails and queries. I would also like to say a thank you to Jemma who was the first one I engaged with and made me feel comfortable and less anxious.
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I worked with Tom during a very stressful and time-sensitive settlement, and I’m genuinely so grateful for his support. From the start, he was calm, practical and incredibly thorough, which made a huge difference at a point when everything felt overwhelming.
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The service was 11 out of 10! Ellie kept me on the straight and narrow. She navigated the legal side and the emotional side incredibly well. She advised me brilliantly and I couldn’t be happier with that
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