Schools, Child Protection & Safeguarding
Practical, proven advice and legal support for maintained schools and young people services
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Forbes is a national force in the education sector. We act for hundreds of educational bodies across the country and understand the complex legislation and financial pressures those working in the sector face. On the back of this, we have developed a suite of specialist legal services, supported by practical, proven and jargon-free advice.
With our friendly and approachable style, our specialist lawyers work hard to build a collaborative working rapport – think of us as a virtual extension of your team.
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We regularly deal with a wide range of issues that schools and Local Government bodies may face, including:
Procurement
Commercial contracts
Service and supplier issues
Contract disputes, termination, breach and enforcement
Grant funding
Loan agreements
Property land matters
Dispute resolution (mediation and arbitration)
Commercial litigation
Professional negligence claims
Judicial Review proceedings
Learn more about our legal services
We regularly deal with a wide range of issues that schools and Local Government bodies may face, including:
Procurement
Commercial contracts
Service and supplier issues
Contract disputes, termination, breach and enforcement
Grant funding
Loan agreements
Property land matters
Dispute resolution (mediation and arbitration)
Commercial litigation
Professional negligence claims
Judicial Review proceedings
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