As education technology (so called “EdTech”) continues to reshape how teaching and learning take place across the UK, we are thought leaders on the legal issues that can arise in relation to EdTech.
We can offer support on a variety of legal and safeguarding issues related to EdTech such as online safety concerns, data protection rights and misuse of personal data, disputes involving digital assessment technologies and regulatory and public law, including judicial review.
We work with schools and institutions in the education and professional qualifications sector to advise on issues raised by students or parents, members or candidates related to online safety, data protection and /or assessment technologies, drafting policies and governance frameworks to comply with regulatory guidance (such as Department for Education, Ofsted or ISI) and to reduce the potential for safeguarding issues to arise in digital learning environments.
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- EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY (EDTECH)
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We advise on the multitude of issues and disputes that can arise in the education sector and strive to find workable solutions for our clients, regardless of whether litigation follows or a negotiated outcome is possible.
Why Choose Payne Hicks Beach for Disputes?
Recognised by all leading directories in the UK including Chambers UK, Legal 500 UK and Spears 500 for specialist expertise, strategic advice, and handling of high-complexity cases. Our partnership of experienced dispute specialists ensures you benefit from the best collective knowledge in the field.
We provide comprehensive expertise across the full spectrum of dispute services, advising businesses, individuals and organisations on complex, high-value and often cross-border disputes. Our specialist lawyers are recognised leaders in their fields, acting across commercial and financial services disputes, contentious trusts and estates, property disputes, privacy and media, regulatory investigations, education matters and other complex litigation.
We have the benefit of expertise of colleagues in other specialist teams within the firm, including family, defence and investigations, immigration, employment, financial services, sports and education.
Our lawyers have been involved in ground-breaking cases that have established some of the most significant principles of law in this area.
Whether resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation and arbitration or representing clients in court proceedings, we deliver strategic, commercially focused advice tailored to each client’s objectives. We are regularly instructed in high-profile domestic and international matters, combining technical excellence with the practical insight needed to achieve the best possible outcome.
We are accustomed to being instructed on an urgent basis, particularly when there is a publication deadline or injunctive relief is sought.
We work in small partner-led teams to ensure that we deliver the best service to our clients in the most cost-efficient manner.
We understand that privacy and discretion are of critical importance to our clients. As well as being seasoned litigators we are also highly experienced in all aspects of Non-Court Dispute Resolution including arbitration, mediation and private hearings.
We act discretely and sensitively to understand the issues clients face and give our best advice on solving them, ensuring your privacy and reputation are protected throughout the process.
"Ane Vernon is simply excellent. As an education law specialist, whilst her clients are typically a child's parents, she remains focused on achieving the best outcome for the child."
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Articles
3 February 2026
Education expert Ane Vernon, Partner in our Dispute Resolution Team, wrote in Schools Week Magazine, warning that inadequate…
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The vulnerabilities of school-issued digital devices – Dominic Crossley and Ane Vernon for Spears Magazine
10 February 2026
Education disputes expert Ane Vernon, together with our Head of Dispute Resolution and privacy expert Dominic Crossley, co-au…
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Safeguarding in the digital classroom: legal risks and responsibilities for schools – Ane Vernon for the Independent Schools Magazine
17 March 2026
Education law expert Ane Vernon, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach, has had her article featured on Pg 21 of the latest edition of…
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