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Education: Individuals - UK-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Russell-Cooke has a notable education practice that sees its lawyers advise individual claimants in SEN cases. The firm has a strong emphasis on claims involving disability discrimination, specialist school placements and the Equality Act. It has substantial expertise in handling complex cases that span both children's and education law. The team frequently utilises judicial review to hold local authorities to account for unlawful conduct.

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Notable Practitioners

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Eva Akins
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Eva Akins
2
Band 2

Eva Akins is particularly adept at handling disability discrimination cases involving breaches of the Equality Act. She is also noted for her proficiency in cases concerning exclusions and appeals against the contents of Education, Health and Care plans.

Eva's communication is very clear and helpful.

I am impressed with Eva's breadth of knowledge, and her candid and simple way of communicating things.

Eva provides excellent client care.

Eva offers in-depth knowledge and clear advice.

Douglas Hamer
Douglas Hamer
Star Associates

Douglas Hamer is an associate in the firm's education team. He has notable experience in SEN matters handling Education, Health and Care Plan appeals.

Doug is a well-rounded and hard-working solicitor with a high level of knowledge and a heart of gold.

Doug goes above and beyond to ensure our best interests are met.

Doug is always very thorough and copes well with the detail of cases. He makes time to talk to clients and prepares cases effectively.

Douglas has gone from strength to strength. He is such a powerful advocate for children and young people with special educational needs, and his eye for detail is second to none.

Douglas has an extremely knowledgeable superior skill set and he is well prepared to challenge anyone.

Erin Smart
Erin Smart
Associates to watch

Erin Smart is an associate in the family and children team at Russell-Cooke. She is noted for her work assisting clients on a variety of matters, including school placements and the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans.

I have recently worked with Erin Smart and am struck by her efficiency, knowledge and clear communication.

Erin is an outstanding lawyer. She is technically strong but also responsive, diligent and assimilates complex facts and dynamics quickly.

Lenka Wall
Lenka Wall
Associates to watch

Lenka Wall is a senior associate in Russell-Cooke's children and education team with extensive experience handling judicial reviews, SEND appeals and Education, Health and Care Plans. She also has expertise in community care and clinical negligence matters.

Lenka offers excellent client care and success with cases.

Working with Lenka is always a very smooth and positive experience. She is reliably contactable and willing to give the time needed to each case.

Lenka is practical, knowledgeable, tenacious and tremendously supportive through what is a difficult process for any parent.

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Education: Individuals

Eva Akins
2
Eva Akins
2
Band 2
Douglas Hamer
Douglas Hamer
Star Associates
Erin Smart
Erin Smart
Associates to watch
Lenka Wall
Lenka Wall
Associates to watch