About
Provided by Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell is a leading national firm that acts for children, young people and parents across England and Wales and specialises both in SEND / discrimination and judicial reviews. Its education law team continues to act in the most complex and cutting edge cases including challenges against SEN funding cuts, school transport policies, school closures and DFE policy around issues such as restraint and school attendance.
The team also works closely with national charities and are regularly invited to speak at national conferences.
Chambers Review
Irwin Mitchell has a well-reputed claimant-side education practice handling a large volume of SEN matters, including arrangements for educational provision, in the independent schools sector. The team regularly acts for clients before the First-tier and Upper Tribunals and in sophisticated public law challenges. The firm is noted for its expertise in issues concerning Education, Health and Care plans. It is also adept at advising on issues of disability discrimination.
Work Highlights
- Irwin Mitchell assisted two separate parents in a judicial review against a school model restructure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I always find the team to be knowledgeable, supportive and thorough."
"Irwin Mitchell are excellent. They are very knowledgeable and able to explain everything and how it relates to our case."
"I always find the team to be knowledgeable, supportive and thorough."
"Irwin Mitchell are excellent. They are very knowledgeable and able to explain everything and how it relates to our case."
Notable Practitioners
Angela Jackman specialises in SEN and community care cases. She is noted in particular for her proficiency in school admission tribunals.
"She is very well known in the space and takes on quite ground-breaking cases."
Erin Smart is a Gatwick-based solicitor who leads Irwin Mitchell's public law human rights team. She is noted for her work assisting clients on a variety of education matters including school placements and the implementation of Education, Health and Care plans.
"Erin is very efficient and fights for her clients. She's also good in tribunals."
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