Shakespeare Martineau are a leading full-service UK law firm and have been providing full service legal advice to education institutions since 1900 and now act for over 100 further and higher education institutions. With a long-standing involvement in and commitment to the education sector, their team have extensive experience across all legal issues that affect the sector, guiding and supporting clients through challenges and opportunities.
Working with universities, colleges, independent and alternative providers, academies, and schools, their full-service team can advise on any legal issue that an education institution may have. This includes regulatory and policy work, employment issues, student matters, governance and constitutional questions, partnerships and collaboration, disputes, large-scale capital projects, and estates master planning.
Shakespeare Martineau are fully immersed in the sector, with a number of specialists working exclusively with education clients. Combining the breadth of their expertise with the breadth of their client base, their team of specialist lawyers are in a position to advise clients every step of the way.
Their presence, profile and expertise in the sector continues to be recognised by Legal 1500 which consistently ranks them as a Tier 1 firm for education.
Free Legal Advice
We are delighted to announce our national sponsors Shakespeare Martineau are offering all AHUA members a free 20-minute consultation to help you get the clarity you need on any legal questions you are dealing with. Whether you’re exploring your options, want a sounding board or are looking for a steer, one of their dedicated Higher Education team members will be more than happy to help.
No cost or obligation, just honest and helpful insight. If the discussion goes beyond 20 minutes, they’ll pause to scope the work and provide a clear fee estimate before moving forward — so you’re always in the loop and in control.
AHUA members, to access this services please email ahua@shma.co.uk
Resources
Podcast
Hosted by Smita Jamdar Partner, Head of Education at Shakespeare Martineau and joined by education and legal specialists, the Going Further And Higher podcast offers you a deeper understanding of the current key topics influencing the education sector. In each episode, Smita will discuss topical issues impacting the further and higher education sector, aiming to spark debate, engage and inspire those working in the sector. With a long-standing involvement in and commitment to the education sector, Shakespeare Martineau’s education team have extensive experience across all legal issues that affect education institutions, guiding and supporting our clients through challenges and opportunities.
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Education Legal Insight
Shakespeare Martineau’s thoughts on topical issues, from news to blogs
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Video Content
From inspirational ‘SHMA Talks’ to informative webinars, they have lots of educational and entertaining content for life and business,
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Bulletins
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