“The team understands the education sector and therefore the issues that schools face. The team is very reactive and always provides responses and solutions tailored to fit the school environment.”
Legal 500, 2025
“Depth of knowledge and strategic thinking have been instrumental in guiding us through complex legal matters. Their ability to anticipate challenges and provide innovative solutions sets them apart. Plus their meticulous attention-to-detail and strong work ethic have consistently impressed me.”
Legal 500, 2025
“They are our first port of call for advice as they know our organisation well.”
Chambers, 2023
“Wilsons has an extremely good knowledge base and a logical way of understanding matters and breaking them down to address the key issues”
Chambers, 2023
“A strong knowledge of the issues affecting independent schools in the region”
Legal 500, 2023
“The teams at Wilsons are extremely well coordinated. They each have complementary skills, that combine effectively to ensure that their guidance and advice is accurate, timely and based on a wide knowledge base. All cases they have been involved in for us have resulted in a favourable resolution”
Legal 500, 2023
Working hard for HR
From the facilities team to department heads, every member of staff has a role to play in the smooth running of your school. That’s why it’s critical to react quickly and effectively to any employment problems as they arise.
Swift, sensitive solutions
Our experience working in the education sector – and beyond – means we can advise on all aspects of employment law. Whether that’s settling staff grievances swiftly or handling redundancies sensitively, our timely advice and quick intervention contains problems before they can escalate.
Our Employment Retainer gives you access to telephone advice on an annual basis. And it also triggers regular newsletters and alerts to keep you up to speed with the latest developments in employment law.
What can we help with?
• Contracts, including School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
• Capability and disciplinary procedures
• Grievance procedures
• Dismissals
• Redundancies
• Trade union disputes
• Representation at employment tribunals
