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Boyes Turner

Education: Individuals

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The specialist special educational needs (SEN) solicitors provide SEN advice to parents, other solicitors, case managers and other professionals. They can assist with:

  • Expert assessment of needs
  • School type and choice
  • Duty of Local Authorities
  • Duty of Schools
  • Prospects and benefits of Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs)
  • Issues with Schools

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Education: Individuals - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Boyes Turner has a respected practice noted for its representation of parents and children with special educational needs. The team frequently assists with appeals to the SEND Tribunal regarding school placements. It is particularly adept at assisting with cases involving social care and deprivation of liberty considerations.
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Strengths

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  • Boyes Turner offers absolutely incredible service levels and responsiveness.

    Education: Individuals respondentUK

  • The firm is efficient, amazingly responsive, attentive and well run.

    Education: Individuals respondentUK

  • Boyes Turner ensures it has all the evidence required to win, and not a stone or eventuality is left unturned.

    Education: Individuals respondentUK

  • The Boyes Turner team is highly professional, knowledgeable, approachable, and communicates effectively and in a timely manner.

    Education: Individuals respondentUK

  • Boyes Turner is exceptional at handling the most complex cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Laxmi Patel
    Laxmi Patel

    Laxmi Patel

    Laxmi Patel regularly acts for clients in SEND Tribunal appeals concerning an array of matters, including provision and placement in special schools. She is noted for her proficiency in cases concerning highly sensitive social care elements.

    • Laxmi is respectful, friendly and has expert knowledge of SEN matters.

      Education: Individuals respondentUK

    • Laxmi Patel has been incredibly supportive, always offering advice and guidance.

      Education: Individuals respondentUK

    • Laxmi is a knowledgeable practitioner, and is trusted by families and professionals alike.

      Education: Individuals respondentUK
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  • James Pantling-Skeet
    James Pantling-Skeet

    James Pantling-Skeet

    Senior associate James Pantling-Skeet is a special educational needs specialist with notable experience in community care and the Court of Protection. He regularly assists the parents of children with disabilities in disputes with local authorities over provision and placement aspects of Education, Health and Care Plans.

    • James is an excellent practitioner, and families trust him with their legal matters.

      Education: Individuals respondentUK

    • James is one of the most thorough solicitors I have ever worked with. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and supports clients well.

      Education: Individuals respondentUK

    • James Pantling-Skeet is incredibly responsive, always goes above and beyond and is very approachable.

      Education: Individuals respondentUK

    • James Pantling-Skeet is incredibly clever, quick, empathetic and communicative.

      Education: Individuals respondentUK

    • James is friendly, knowledgeable and easy to work with.

      Education: Individuals respondentUK
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  • Rachael Allison
    Rachael Allison

    Rachael Allison

    Rachael Allison is adept at assisting families with various SEN issues. She regularly handles appeals to the SEND Tribunal regarding education provision and placements.

    • Rachael's approach instils confidence in the families she is instructed by.

      Education: Individuals respondentUK

    • Rachael has expert knowledge, is approachable, friendly and very client-centred.

      Education: Individuals respondentUK

    • Rachael Allison is exceptionally knowledgeable and supports clients well.

      Education: Individuals respondentUK

    • Rachael was an excellent lawyer for us.

      Education: Individuals respondentUK
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  • Lydia Dunford
    Lydia Dunford

    Lydia Dunford

    Lydia Dunford is well regarded for her work in the education sector, where she regularly appears before the SEND Tribunal on a range of matters, including the provision of Education, Health and Care Plans.

    • Lydia Dunford is very highly rated in my experience.

      Education: Individuals respondentUK

    • Lydia is kind, approachable and client-centred.

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