The education practice at Farrer & Co advises universities and higher education sector bodies with the full-service offering, such as investment fund management, charity law, data protection, joint ventures, property and construction, employment and student disputes, as well as safeguarding and reputation management. The team is led by David Copping who handles IP and commercial work for universities. Kathleen Heycock is adept at employment and student matters, including student safeguarding and deals with Tribunal claims and higher education investigations. Sam Macdonald has vast experience in tax and charity law, supporting the establishment of charities and engagement with charitable sectors. Jeremy Isaacson assists universities and schools with IP, information law and consumer regulatory issues, while William Charrington covers contentious matters for the team’s higher education clients. Senior associate Alice Kendle is also noted.
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- 'Farrer & Co stands out e from other high-quality providers of professional legal advice in the information rights/data protection field because of the depth of their experience and knowledge in the public sector. The practical and legal challenges faced in the public sector differ from the private sector and Farrer & CO wholly understand these difference and have their finger on the pulse of live risks, legal and otherwise, within our sector.'
- 'Jeremy Isaacson has a wealth of experience and knowledge within our sector and is able to marry first-class legal advice with a practical and pragmatic understanding of the specific challenges faced in the public sector. He always brings calm and good humour to any apparent crisis.'
- 'Deep knowledge of the charitable sector and specific legislative requirements as they relate to education. Full suite of support with access to experts in a variety of areas related to educational institutions.'
- 'High degree of availability, across time zones. Very responsive to emergent needs for experts both within the firm and referrals outside of the firm as appropriate. Excellent client care and support.'
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Responsable de la pratique
David Copping
Autres avocats clés
Kathleen Heycock; Sam MacDonald; Jeremy Isaacson; William Charrington; Alice Kendle