Education law can be a complex area but Birkett Long has a dedicated team to help you with all aspects of it. We are one of the few firms in Essex with acknowledged expertise and a proven track record of providing advice to educational institutions, parents and students alike. Our client base includes the University of Essex, Colchester Institute, Thurrock & Basildon College, Colchester Sixth Form College and a large number of state and private schools.
Not only do we provide advice on those areas traditionally associated with Education Law such as exclusions and admissions, we are also able to provide you with specialist advice in a full range of legal areas drawing experts from all our teams at Birkett Long. This means we can advise you on all aspects of your institution, whether it's a matter which relates to employment, immigration, debt collection, property, contract or intellectual property issues.
Our team receive regular referrals from the Law Society and the Education Law Association. We are also appointed to Ofsted's Regional Panel and the Crescent Purchasing Consortium.
Main Services
- Academy conversions
- Governance and interpretation of statutes
- Parental & student rights
- Admission and exclusion of pupils
- Charity advice
- Provide advice on ancillary matters including issues relating to property, litigation, employment and general commercial
- Sale and development of land
- Construction
- Planning and Environmental issues
- Health and Safety compliance
- Bespoke Terms & Conditions
- Employment
- Debt Collection and getting paid
- Contractual Disputes
- Leases
- Hire purchase agreements
- Raw materials contracts
- Procurement
