Best Academisation Solicitors in Berkshire

Compare the best Academisation solicitors and lawyers in Berkshire, ranked by verified client reviews: 27 law firms, updated 1 November 2026.

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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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    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. ”
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    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,614 Reviews

    What Academisation clients highlight

    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Efficient process

    4.8 from 5,614 client reviews

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    Herrington Carmichael

    4.9 938 Reviews
    Free initial advice
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    HCR Law

    4.6 771 Reviews
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    Albin & Co Limited

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    4.9 121 Reviews

    What Academisation clients highlight

    • very helpful
    • no stress
    • expert knowledge
    • clear explanations

    4.9 from 121 client reviews

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    Rankings are worked out mainly from client reviews: the ratings clients give and how recent the reviews are, with reviews about Academisation counting most. We also take into account how much of a firm's work is in Academisation.

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    How many Academisation solicitors are there in Berkshire?

    We have ranked 27 law firms for Academisation in Berkshire, listed in order on this page.

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