Business law firm DWF have been reappointed to act for Leeds Metropolitan University following a competitive tender process.

The DWF Education Sector Group pitched for the work having worked on a number of projects, including looking at issues relating to student engagement and the establishment of more informal disciplinary procedures.

The team was led by Executive Partner for DWF Leeds, James Haddleton and Education Sector Group Head Maria Burquest. DWF have worked with Leeds Metropolitan University since the Leeds office opened in 2007.

Education Sector Group Head Maria Burquest commented "Being reappointed to act for Leeds Met demonstrates our increasing profile. Working with the University in an advanced capacity means we will be able to build on our credentials to seek further education sector opportunities"

James Haddleton, Executive Partner for Leeds commented, "Leeds Metropolitan University are a fantastic client and working with their teams has been both exciting and rewarding - we look forward to advising the University in the future and helping their teams tackle some of the big student and commercial issues of the day"