Emma Swann

Why choose me

I have specialised in education law for over two decades and I have been fortunate to have been immersed in the key changes over this period.  By developing key contacts within the sector, I can keep schools up to date with prospective changes and make sure that I support them with practical and innovative solutions.

I have worked with a wide range of schools, advising on hundreds of academy conversions and MAT expansions.  I have extensive experience advising Church of England Diocesan Boards, diocesan multi-academy trusts (MATs) and local schools forming mixed MATs.  I help with pastoral issues such as parental complaints, exclusions, safeguarding, SEN and disability discrimination claims.  I also provide strategic advice on governance and significant change applications.

I provide commercial advice on many day to day agreements such as school transport and hire facilities agreements. I also advise schools on collaborative partnerships across sectors, including on establishing trading subsidiaries.

Outside work, I love spending time in the countryside with my family.