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The Eversheds Sutherland Education Team is ranked as Band 1 in both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners directories. Our lawyers are trusted to provide cutting edge commercial advice to the HE sector on the most complex and sensitive matters, both nationally and internationally. Our team members have worked with HEIs for many years and fully understand the governance, funding, regulatory and reputational issues you face, from student complaints and complex HR matters to international collaboration arrangements.

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