Cripps Harries Hall

Education

Schools and higher education establishments operate within a complex and ever changing legal framework. Expert assistance is needed to keep up to date with developments and ensure that they are effectively managed and properly implemented.

We recognise that while operating in the same regulatory environments every school and college is a complex and unique organisation and "no size fits all". We believe in bespoke solutions for your unique situation, informed by our wide experience of other schools and colleges in the sector.

What we do 

We work with schools and colleges as collaborative partners rather than as simply service providers.  We take time to understand your aims and ambitions and help you achieve them.

Our clients 

We act for a wide range of educational establishments in the private and public sector including schools, academies, colleges and universities.

Why Cripps Harries Hall?

Our education team which is multi-disciplinary has all the expertise you need: 

  • Governance and public benefit support
  • Regulatory advice, guidance and support
  • Employment and HR
  • Dispute resolution
  • Company and commercial law
  • Property

We understand the broader issues and recognise that no two schools are the same - neither is our advice. 

Next steps

 For further information please contact Simon Leney. 

  • Advising school governors considering conversion to Academy status, subsequently advising and handling conversion process.
Name Role Contact
Rhona Darbyshire Associate +44 (0)1892 506 085
Ed Fowler Associate +44 (0)1892 506 345
Mary-Anne Gribbon Partner +44 (0)1892 506 012
Simon Leney Partner +44 (0)1892 506 005
Kathryn Leslie Associate +44 (0)1892 506 147
Nick Rowe Partner +44 (0)1892 506 021
Peter Scott Partner +44 (0)1892 506 292
Gavin Tyler Partner +44 (0)1892 506 155
Philip Youdan Associate +44 (0)1892 506 027

Key contacts

Simon Leney
Education
+44 (0)1892 506 005
e-mail