Best Academisation Solicitors in the UK

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    Academisation in England covers the process of converting a state school into an academy, changing from local authority control to an independently funded, often academy trust–run model. A solicitor in this area advises on establishing or joining an academy, negotiating a funding agreement with the Department for Education, and handling issues around admissions, governance, land and assets, conversion timelines, and ongoing compliance with the terms of the funding agreement and the Academies Financial Handbook. It also involves disputes with the local authority or the Department for Education when problems arise.

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    Lyons Bowe

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    4.7 5,910 Reviews

    3 Academisation reviews

    What Academisation clients highlight

    • excellent communication
    • kept informed
    • efficient and speedy
    • friendly and helpful

    4.7 from 5,910 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawWills and Inheritance Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    2

    Richard Nelson LLP

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    4.9 1,394 Reviews

    42 Academisation reviews

    Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (7)

    Victoria Rees Your solicitor Victoria Rees Associate 5.0 from 2 client reviews
    “Kind. Professional. Efficient. Thorough. These are some of the words I'd use to describe my experience with Richard Nelson LLP. Rita has been wonderful to deal with and I am so grateful for time and care she out into my sons applications. Thank you Rita! I can't recommend your services enough x”
    A client review matching your search · about Rita Kotecha
    • knowledgeable staff
    • clear communication
    • very responsive
    • Speaks
    • Criminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedImmigration and Asylum
    Free initial advice
    4

    Wolferstans

    4.9 2,540 Reviews

    8 Academisation reviews

    7

    Amicus Law Solicitors

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    4.9 781 Reviews

    4 Academisation reviews

    Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (4)

    Rebecca Roberts Your solicitor Rebecca Roberts Associate Solicitor 5.0 from 4 client reviews
    “Had a consult with Rebecca, she was helpful informative and very clear about every aspect of the meeting. My legal rights, time frames and moving forward with any process.”
    A client review matching your search · about Rebecca Roberts
    • excellent communication
    • friendly staff
    • professional service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationThe Law SocietyChildren Law
    Free initial advice
    11

    Simpson Millar LLP

    4.4 3,817 Reviews

    13 Academisation reviews

    Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (3)

    13

    Boyes Turner LLP

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    4.9 415 Reviews

    39 Academisation reviews

    Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (29)

    Laxmi Patel Leads the Academisation team Laxmi Patel Partner and Head of Education 5.0 from 10 client reviews
    James Pantling-SkeetRachael AllisonJanata AliRachel Baxter Works with James Pantling-Skeet and 3 more
    “Janata Ali is an expert in n her field which resulted in us winning our case against the local authority to issue an EHCP for our son. Our son will hopefully now thrive and we will be forever grateful for her help and support with our case. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Laxmi Patel
    • Clear communication
    • Prompt responses
    • Professional service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeClinical NegligencePersonal InjuryThe Law Society
    14

    Stanley Tee LLP

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    4.5 948 Reviews

    8 Academisation reviews

    Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (6)

    Machela Boampong Leads the Academisation team Machela Boampong Solicitor 5.0 from 1 client review
    Ola McGhee Works with Ola McGhee
    “Put simply, we couldn't have done it without Alex. She kept proceedings on track and applied consistent pressure to the Local Authority, consulting us at each step and giving a considered view of our best approach. She shared great knowledge of schools we could consider and worked seamlessly with our expert witnesses to build a firm case. And ultimately, brought us to a brilliant resolution for our son with a place at the school we identified as best placed to meet his needs.”
    A client review matching your search
    • great solicitor
    • friendly staff
    • efficient service
    • Speaks
    • Family LawFamily Law AdvancedFamily MediationClinical Negligence
    15

    Upright Morris Solicitors

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    5.0 180 Reviews

    1 Academisation review

    What Academisation clients highlight

    • Friendly service
    • Highly professional
    • Clear advice
    • Excellent communication

    5.0 from 180 client reviews

    “Callum Morris from this firm helped me out last minute in court friendly and great guy for legal help highly recommend”
    A client review matching your search · about Callum Morris
    • Criminal LitigationThe Law SocietySpecialist Quality MarkPersonal Injury
    Free initial advice
    18

    Watkins & Gunn Limited

    4.7 820 Reviews

    7 Academisation reviews

    Reviewed for Special Educational Needs (3)

    19

    Tayntons

    4.8 497 Reviews

    8 Academisation reviews

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