HCR Law

HCR Law is reputed for the depth of its expertise in the education sector, with the practice team being well experienced in an array of education matters, including safeguarding, school mergers, teachers' pension schemes and employment issues. The Cheltenham-based Kristine Scott spearheads the practice and has a wealth of experience in child protection and safeguarding matters, including advising schools on disability discrimination, pupil exclusions and parental complaints. Oliver Daniels and Rachel Parkin are employment law specialists and handle matters related to teacher pension schemes and strike actions. Real estate specialist Morgan West focuses on a variety of property matters in the education sector, and Paul Watkins' practice includes safeguarding, compliance and data protection work. The team was further strengthened with the arrival of charities partner Rachel Gwynne from Shakespeare Martineau LLP in December 2024.