In a highly regulated and politicised sector, we can truly offer full-service advice.
We have built a high profile in the Higher Education sector, working closely with sector bodies on key sector issues and being actively involved in helping to shape the “universities of the future” through thought leadership and through our presence on and contribution to sector commissions, such as the Higher Education Commission and the Skills Commission. These activities directly influence government policy and sector strategy.
We act for over 100 UK higher education and further education colleges.
Our education team is one of the largest and most experienced in the sector. Our highly regarded lawyers regularly feature in the national press advising on key issues.
Our team are ranked in the top tier of education legal advisers and recently secured the number one position as the highest-ranked full-service law firm under Lot 1c on the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) framework.
We also work closely with other sector bodies such as Guild HE, Times HE, AHUA, UHR, AULP, IHE on key sector issues.
Smita Jamdar
Partner & Head of Education
Smita.Jamdar@shma.co.uk
Meriel O'Loughlin
Legal Director, Property Education
meriel.oloughlin@shma.co.uk
Ruth Philips
Partner, Construction Education
ruth.philips@shma.co.uk
Emma Harris
Senior Business Development Manager, Higher Education
emma.harris@shma.co.uk
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