Bates Wells

Representing multi-academy trusts and independent schools, the education department at Bates Wells advises on a range of education matters in the school sector, including immigration, restructuring, and governance reviews. Jean Tsang leads the practice and has extensive experience in school mergers, closures and school restructurings. Mark Traynor has experience acting for education clients, including free schools and academy trusts, on real estate matters. Matthew Smith specialises in discrimination, data protection and freedom of information challenges related to the school sector, while employment expert Lucy Mclynn advises schools on staffing matters with a focus on safeguarding.