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Education: Individuals - UK-wide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Geldards has a dedicated education team that offers specialist expertise in SEN matters and demonstrates extensive experience in the SEND Tribunal. The team regularly acts for parents and students regarding Education, Health and Care Plans and appeals, as well as disability discrimination claims.

Work Highlights

  • Geldards represented the parents of a student with special educational needs, securing them an independent specialist school placement through an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam Friel
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Adam Friel
3
Band 3

Adam Friel is noted for his broad education practice, which sees him represent clients in a variety of matters, including school placements and provision aspects of Education, Health and Care Plans.

Adam Friel is very knowledgeable and supportive of clients, and finds time for them in his busy schedule

Adam Friel is a first-rate and highly experienced solicitor who is always a pleasure to work with.

Adam is knowledgeable, approachable and excellent at networking and sharing his own experiences in the world of SEN.

Salise Dourmoush
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Salise Dourmoush
3
Band 3

Salise Dourmoush is a senior associate in Geldards' education team, based in the London office. She specialises in SEN matters, with particular expertise in SEND Tribunal cases and assisting clients with Education, Health, and Care Plans.

Salise is extremely well-organised, fast and efficient.

Salise is positive and has a unique way of empathising with parents and validating their experiences, whilst at the same time being very dynamic and strategic in her advice.

Salise Dourmoush always shows a great level of insight into the barriers that are holding back cases.

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Education: Individuals

Adam Friel
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Adam Friel
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Salise Dourmoush
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Salise Dourmoush
3
Band 3

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Salise Dourmoush