Ciara Campfield is a Partner in Stone King’s Education Team and specialises in advising on the development of joint ventures and multi-partner collaborations comprising local authorities, education and business. Ciara leads the firms commercial and procurement practice for education sector. In addition, she has a particular interest in advising schools and colleges on corporate matters, including mergers, restructures and federations. A core aspect of her work involves advising on the set up of new education institutions (academies and group training organisations offering skills-based learning focused on local area and needs).