Author
Richard Sykes
Richard Sykes is partner at Mills & Reeve. Richard specialises in public and administrative law and information governance, particularly in the education sector. His work covers judicial review, freedom of information and data protection as well as all aspects of the relationship between student and education institution, notably discrimination claims. Richard is a lead partner for the firm’s education work in the west midlands and north west.
3 pieces
Newest first, since April 2025
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What changes in regulatory culture might follow from the University of Sussex’s High Court victory over OfS?
The recent High Court ruling on free speech has larger implications for how the sector in England is regulated. Richard Sykes and Sam Rose chart a potential way forward
With Sam Rose
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What are the responsibilities and liabilities of boards of governors during times of strategic change?
The public critique of higher education governance is making some boards anxious. Poppy Short, Matthew Howling, Richard Sykes and Debbie McVitty work through what can reasonably be expected from governors when sustainabi
With Poppy Short, Matthew Howling and Debbie McVitty
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OfS insight on institutional closure lacks a firm statutory foundation
A new briefing from OfS offers learning from handling institutional closure. Matthew Howling, Neil Smyth, and Richard Sykes explain why even the best-intentioned insight can’t mitigate for a legal vacuum
With Matthew Howling and Neil Smyth