Jamie Otter

Partner

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Jamie’s key focus is acting for schools and academies in the North and is based in our Manchester Office. Jamie has vast experience acting for providers across the education sector, and is recognised as a “Rising Star” in the Legal 500.

Jamie advises schools, academies, nurseries, further education and sixth form colleges and local authorities on sophisticated corporate governance issues, including the establishment of trading companies, collaborative groupings and federations on collaboration agreements. He has also managed over 1000 conversions projects and his experience includes providing cutting edge strategic advice to a number of high profile multi academy trusts on academy to academy transfers.

Jamie sits on the audit committee of a large, high profile multi academy trust.

What our clients say

‘We have worked with Jamie Otter for many years. Jamie responds quickly, listens to any issues that are presented, and consistently works to find a practical way forward. Jamie is knowledgeable, professional, thorough and very approachable, all essential qualities which we highly value.’

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What our clients say

‘Jamie Otter has been a fantastic support. He is very approachable, supportive, knowledgeable and ethical.’

What our clients say

‘Jamie Otter is extremely knowledgeable, such that we followed him to Stone King from his previous employment. Jamie has a sensible, down-to-earth approach that enables us to move forward.’