Roger Inman
Partner, Chair of Management Board
In addition to leading our national Education Sector Group of over 70 lawyers, Roger specialises in school governance and re-organisation (notably multi academy trusts or “MATs”), school finance, admissions and also all pupil provision issues. A recognised national specialist regarding special education needs law, Roger also works as a Judge in the SEN Tribunal in addition to his role at Stone King.
Professional Experience
As regards governance work, Roger has been a the trainer in the Department for Education’s Governance Leadership Programme, and is currently on the Advisory Board creating a national Academy Governance Code. He advises many leading and emerging MATs on the development of their governance and risk assurance.
Roger contributes to the Education Sector more generally by working closely with national schools’ membership organisations, notably the Confederation of Schools Trusts, the Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL) and the Co-Operative Schools Network on education developments. Outside work, Roger volunteers as a trustee for a sixth form MAT.
What our clients say
"Roger is an outstanding leader. He is passionate about his work and brings a huge level of sophistication and thoughtfulness to client service."
What our clients say
"He is a pre-eminent expert in the area of education law."
What our clients say
"Roger has an in-depth knowledge of the education sector and provides reliable and prompt support and advice."
What our clients say
“Roger is a hugely experienced and wise advocate of the education sector. His knowledge and wisdom are deeply impressive and he cares deeply.”
Chambers - 2023
What our clients say
“Roger is excellent in all areas and is prompt, responsive and reliable. He has a high awareness of statutory requirements and of updates to the education sector.”
Chambers - 2023
What our clients say
“Roger is a great advocate for our sector.”
Chambers - 2023
What our clients say
"He has a thorough knowledge of the sector and is incredibly hard-working."
Client Feedback in Chambers, 2021
What our clients say
"Roger Inman is the fount of all knowledge."
Legal 500, 2021
What our clients say
"Deeply impressive, and an absolute authority who is very embedded in the sector."
Client feedback in Chambers - 2020
What our clients say
"Outstanding technical and commercial awareness of developments within the education sector."
Chambers - 2019
What our clients say
Roger Inman is described as "a real intellect" by clients who admire his "good breadth of expertise." Commentators consider Stone King's "level-headed" Roger Inman to be "very solid - he obviously knows his stuff and the sector"
Chambers - 2014
What our clients say
"He has strong educational legal knowledge and a very pragmatic attitude that we find very helpful."
Chambers - 2016
What our clients say
Roger Inman ‘can explain complex issues to the school executive as well as to the governors in a clear and understandable way’.
Legal 500 - 2017
What our clients say
"…a very diversified and strong education lawyer."
Chambers - 2017
What our clients say
"He's very knowledgeable, sound and experienced."
Chambers - 2018
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