Further & Higher Education

Our Higher Education practitioners combine specific sector knowledge with practical legal expertise. We understand the unique challenges facing educational institutions and students. We provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice that protects our clients' interests while preserving their educational objectives.

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Key Areas of Expertise

Academic Appeals: Challenging decisions on grades and degree classification, termination of studies, or PhD failures.
Misconduct: Defending against accusations of plagiarism, cheating, or collusion. Conducting investigations on behalf of universities.
Disciplinary Proceedings: Representing students in cases of non-academic misconduct, fitness-to-study issues, including fitness to practice for students on professional courses.
Discrimination: Legal support for students facing discrimination.

- - Ian Blaney
  - Partner
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- - Howard Dellar
  - Partner and Head of EEC
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- - Faiza Mathaker
  - Associate
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- - Susan Newell
  - Senior Associate
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- - Reshma Derasari
  - Senior Associate
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- - Rebecca Martin
  - Associate
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- - Anne Dellar
  - Education Consultant
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Posted2026-10-12 09:10

Justifying permanent exclusion: a serious incident is not enough

R (HVF) v Lift Schools [2026] EWHC 2088 (Admin) is essential reading for anyone who sits on or advises a Governor Discipline Panel. It confirms that a Panel must not simply rubber-stamp the headteacher’s decision: it must decide whether permanent...

Posted2026-08-11 11:47

Schools and Academy Trusts: Dealing with complaints from parents

Schools and academy trusts are receiving an increasing number of complaints from parents, both genuine and vexatious. It is important that complaints are treated with care when they arise and that the appropriate policies and procedures are followed, as well...

Posted2026-07-21 10:40

International student levy: what students need to know

A new international student levy is on the horizon, and the big question for students is simple: could it make studying in England more expensive? Who will actually pay the levy? The levy would be paid by universities and colleges registered with the...