If you are an established Single Academy Trust (SAT) and are looking to restructure the SAT to form a Multi Academy Trust (MAT), we at Stone King are well equipped to guide you through the process.

Through our extensive experience with SAT to MAT transfers, our step by step approach will ensure that the project runs smoothly and is successfully completed by your anticipated deadline. 

Our comprehensive service includes: 

  • Preparing new Articles of Association; from experience this element of our work is the most intensive, as the drafting will need to take account of the requirements and current ethos of your school.
  • Amending the existing single Funding Agreement and restate it in the form of a Master Funding Agreement (setting out general terms which apply to all academies operated by the MAT) and a separate Supplemental Funding Agreement for each school.
  • Change of company name (if applicable); this may be needed to reflect the fact that the academy trust operates more than one school and may be required to distinguish between the founder academy and the MAT. 

We will allocate a specific team to your MAT project to ensure you know who you are dealing with at all times, with a partner overseeing the project. 

We will work with you to control and manage your legal costs and wherever possible we can work to fixed fees. 

Maintaining a strong relationship with our clients is at the heart of Stone King. Once restructured, Stone King provides a full range of support services to ensure the MAT can deal with any challenges, and support will be provided to bring schools into the MAT. 

What our clients say

"First and foremost they are excellent lawyers - they know the charity and education sectors really well."

Chambers - 2019

What our clients say

"Highlighted for its 'depth of expertise in education', Stone King LLP attracts praise for its 'extremely good response times' and 'outstanding level of service'."

Legal 500 - 2019

What our clients say

“I feel fellow school leaders need to be made aware that there is an absolutely brilliant company out there who will provide those key services at very competitive rates”

C A Wakefield - Maldon's Community Academy

What our clients say

Stone King is "probably the best education firm in the business," and "they lived up to the recommendations we received". Another source adds: "They've got undoubted expertise and good geographical coverage - a leading player."

Chambers - 2014

What our clients say

"They are excellent. They get the gist of what's required and they understand what we want to get done. Their advice is sound and clear-cut, and they deliver it in a human way." "They invariably respond with prompt, unambiguous and first-class advice."

Chambers - 2015

What our clients say

"Great private and state school clients."

Client feedback in Chambers - 2016

What our clients say

"They are excellent, the personalised service is superb as they understand our circumstances and advise appropriately."

Client feedback in Chambers - 2016

What our clients say

"As our MAT conversion process finally nears completion, I would like to express our thanks to Stone King for all your expertise and help in guiding us through this demanding process."

Peter Barnes, CEO, Oakgrove School, Kingsbridge Educational Trust

What our clients say

"Stone King provided us with excellent support throughout the whole process"

CWA Academy Trust

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