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I am a corporate lawyer with a particular focus on M&A and joint ventures in the education and independent health and care sectors.
I have over 15 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and restructurings.
My clients include universities, private higher education providers, private independent health and care providers, investors and lenders.
I am ranked as a Next Generation Partner in the Legal 500 (2022, 2023, 2024).
I am also an independent governor of Arts University Plymouth.
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- Advising Vanta Education on the restructure of the BPP group and the subsequent sale of BPP University to TDR Capital.
- Acting for Regent’s University London on the transfer of assets, including university title and degree awarding powers, to Galileo Global.
- Advising the University of York on its international student pathway joint venture with Kaplan.
- Acting for Hult Business School on its strategic alliance with Ashridge Business School.
- Advising Anchor Hanover Group on the acquisition of the Halcyon Care Homes group, including 11 residential care homes.
- Advising We Change Lives on the acquisition of the 3L Care Group.
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Higher Education Today – April 2024
30/04/2024
News and current affairs for those working within Higher Education Institutions
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31/01/2024
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HE Autumn Webinar Series: One year to go to the new Procurement Bill –...
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The international student pathway: thoughts on its reimagining
15/02/2022
University Business article
The International Student Pathway Reimagined
02/12/2021
A Bevan Brittan & University Business webinar
The decline of international students: can the international student...
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University Business article
Rachel Soundy is excellent. She spends the time getting to know clients, offers tailored advice and really does go above and beyond - in respect of fees, added value services and commitment.