Education

Acting for numerous colleges, schools, academies, universities and other education bodies, Burnetts provides a nationally recognised source of specialised education advice. Recently, Burnetts Solicitors in Carlisle, Cumbria and Newcastle secured fourth place ranking in a national league table of legal advisers to the further education sector.

As large organisations, education clients have a variety of legal needs and our  experienced, cross-practice team of solicitors enables us to respond speedily, cost effectively and with an integrated approach. The firm is a member of the Education Law Association and on the approved supplier list of the Crescent Purchasing Consortium. 

We provide a service that is knowledgeable and we understand the many specialist issues faced by education establishments on a day to day basis.

Our growing list of clients acknowledges our success. We provide comprehensive advice on a range of issues including:-

• Corporate Governance
• Commercial Drafting
• Intellectual Property
• Freedom of Information / Data Protection
• Joint Venture and Funding Agreements
• Employment Issues
• Health & Safety
• Claims by Students and Third Parties
• Acquisition and Property Development
• Charity and Trust Matters
• Student Discipline and Compliance

Burnetts also has a specialist academies' team with a strong track record in academy conversions.