More than Law

Our experience working with over 450 educational establishments across the UK has taught us that every school, college and university is facing increasing financial and legislative pressures. Now, more than ever, a trusted legal partner is critical.

Advice you can trust

Our dedicated Education Group is here to help. We understand education institutions and know you need guidance across a variety of issues. At Forbes, we offer a whole suite of legal services for education establishments, supported by practical, proven and jargon-free advice.

Part of your team

With our friendly and approachable style, we work hard to build a collaborative working rapport with your team.

By sharing our knowledge and expertise, we can upskill you and your colleagues so they can confidently take on more themselves – and if you need a second opinion, we’ll be there as a virtual extension of your team.

Education Specialists

Our Education Group is made up of specialist lawyers with extensive experience across all forms of law, including:

• Academy Conversions

• Academy Re-brokerage

• Child Protection & Safeguarding

• Commercial Contracts

• Construction

• Converting a single Academy Trust to a Multi-Academy Trust

• Creation of Multi-Academy Trusts 

• Data Protection

• Disputes

• Trade Union Relations

• Employment Law & HR

• Exclusions, Appeals & Admissions

• Governance

• Health & Safety

• Insurance

• Intellectual Property

• Notification of significant change process with the DfE

• Pensions

• Procurement

• Property

Contact us:

Website: https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/sectors/education 

Email: jonathan.holden@forbessolicitors.co.uk