Legal services to the Education sector

At Nelsons, our specialist education solicitors work with teachers, schools, academies, colleges, and universities to offer a full range of legal services, including:

Advice for teachers
Employment matters including HR, TUPE and disciplinary/grievance procedures
Investigations into misconduct, poor performance and grievances
Corporate governance
Debt recovery
Land, leases and property matters
Equality Act issues, including tribunals and appeals
Building and contractual disputes
Difficulties in respect of staff and governors
Commercial contracts and arrangements
Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act issues

Need advice? Contact us to find out how we can help

How our Education Law team can help

Education law can be very complicated but our expert solicitors can offer comprehensive legal advice and assistance.

Our Education Law team in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham is overseen by Partner and Solicitor, Laura Kearsley, who is supported by solicitors who specialise in a wide variety of legal disciplines, including:

We also offer a range of forums, seminars and training courses to make sure you stay ahead of the ever-changing game.

For further information regarding our specialist education services, please call 0800 024 1976 or contact us via our online enquiry form.

"Nelsons Solicitors Limited provides a wide range of advice to schools, academies, education providers and senior employees operating in the education sector. The firm handles...the formation of multi academy trusts, investigations into misconduct and employment-related matters."
The Legal 500
"I feel the team work really well together, any seminars I have attended the team have made them flow, delivered them well in a professional yet light hearted manner."
Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024
"We found the Nelson’s team to be approachable, understanding, professional and concise at a time of great stress and anxiety. Their approach to our employment issue was exactly what we needed when dealing with a matter for which we had no prior experience."
Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024
"The team’s willingness to assist and collaborate between departments to deliver the outcome I needed was above and beyond what I could have expected."
Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024
"The individuals we engage regularly with take the time to know us and our organisation well. They are focused on solving problems in their context and make the effort to personalise their advice and recommendations as a result. There is a good sense of emotional support and reassurance for staff when engaging in sometimes challenging matters."
Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024