Match Solicitors is a boutique law firm specializing exclusively in education law, with offices in London and Birmingham. Recognized as a key player in their field, they stand out for their energetic and highly experienced team dedicated to advising, supporting, and representing clients across all levels of education-related disputes.
The firm focuses on achieving satisfactory resolutions as quickly and painlessly as possible, often through mediation and negotiation. With a strong track record of assisting thousands of students, children, and education professionals, they are consistently recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. Their expertise spans nursery school disputes to complex higher education and employment matters, making them a trusted advisor for individuals and families navigating challenging educational and professional hurdles.
Services Offered
- Schools & Children legal advice and support
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) assistance
- Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) support
- Independent school fees disputes
- School exclusions and unfair treatment cases
- Discrimination claims against schools or local authorities
- School Admissions and Admission Appeals
- School Complaints
- Further & Higher Education legal advice
- Disability support at university
- Ph.D. related issues
- Academic misconduct allegations (plagiarism, ghost writing, disrepute)
- Course failure or degree classification disputes
- Course termination challenges
- Funding decision disputes
- International student support
- Fitness to Practise defence for regulated professions
- Employment Law for Teachers, Lecturers, and Professors
- Professional misconduct cases
- Internal disciplinary issues
- Unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, and redundancy
- Discrimination in employment
- Settlement Agreements
- Mediation and negotiation services
- Judicial Review of education decisions
The firm serves clients across the UK, with particular strength in handling cases involving nurseries, schools, colleges, and universities. They have successfully represented clients from diverse backgrounds, including international students, and are adept at managing both domestic and cross-border educational and employment challenges.
