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Drafting and reviewing governing documents for academy trusts.
Specialist Legal Support for Every Stage of Academisation
Whether you’re converting to academy status, joining a multi-academy trust or restructuring your existing trust, HY Education provides specialist legal advice to help make the process smooth, compliant and well managed from start to finish.
Practical guidance tailored to your school's goals.
Trusted advice throughout every stage of the process.
Specialist Legal Support Throughout the Academisation Journey
From the first discussions through to completion and beyond, our education solicitors provide practical legal advice across every stage of academisation, ensuring your school or trust moves forward with confidence.
Drafting and reviewing governing documents for academy trusts.
Advice on funding agreements and statutory requirements.
Managing staff transfers and employment obligations.
Legal support for land, buildings and lease transfers.
Guiding schools through academy conversion requirements.
Advice on contracts, policies and employment terms.
Supporting consultation with staff, governors and stakeholders.
Helping schools successfully join multi-academy trusts.
Helping Schools Navigate Academisation with Confidence
The message from our schools who have converted to academy status is clear: they trust an education legal services provider to deliver on the technical aspects of the process, but what truly sets a law firm apart is good communication and a focus on meeting targets within given timescales. We strive to provide effective and all-encompassing education solicitor services to allow you to focus on the things that matter most.
Legal advice for schools surrounding academisation can be a complex issue, and getting things wrong can be costly. Our dedicated team of education solicitors are here to support your school at a cost that works for you. We understand budgets can be limited, and whether you are a small rural school looking to convert to academy status or a large academy working towards becoming a multi-trust academy we can assist in a number of areas to help you to achieve these goals within your budget.
Supporting Your School Beyond Academisation
Academisation often involves much more than the legal transfer itself. Our wider education legal services provide ongoing support before, during and long after your academy conversion is complete.
Academisation, Explained Clearly
Whether you’re exploring academy conversion, joining a multi-academy trust or restructuring an existing trust, these FAQs answer some of the most common questions schools ask about the legal process and how HY Education can help.
Yes. We provide legal support throughout every stage of academisation, from initial planning and due diligence through to completion, helping ensure the process runs smoothly and efficiently.
Absolutely. We advise maintained schools, standalone academies and existing academy trusts on joining, forming or restructuring multi-academy trusts.
Academisation typically involves reviewing governance documents, funding agreements, TUPE staff transfers, property transfers, stakeholder consultation and a range of regulatory requirements. Our team manages these legal aspects while keeping you informed throughout.
Yes. Our specialist education employment lawyers provide advice on TUPE transfers, employment contracts, consultation requirements and workforce issues that arise during academisation.
The earlier, the better. Involving specialist education solicitors from the outset helps identify potential issues early, keeps the project on track and gives your school confidence throughout the academisation journey.
Supporting Schools Through Every Stage of Academisation
Academisation is one of the most significant changes a school can undertake, and having the right legal partner makes all the difference. Recognised by The Legal 500 2026 and rated 5/5 on EdTech Impact, HY Education provides specialist legal advice, clear communication and responsive support to help schools and academy trusts move forward with confidence.
Move Forward with Confidence
Whether you’re converting to academy status, joining a multi-academy trust or restructuring an existing trust, our specialist education solicitors can guide you through the process and keep everything moving towards completion.
