Education: Individuals

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 has been incredible. Her guidance, support and empathy together with genuine understanding of our situation has proved invaluable.

She is very professional and experienced.

Eva is really dedicated, very strong on the law, but also very pragmatic.

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.

Erin Smart is incredibly personable and approachable. She really fights for clients and is able to relate to clients in such a brilliant way. She is one of our go-to education lawyers.

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.

She is an excellent professional. It's always a pleasure working with her.

Lenka is exceptionally strong on SEN law.

Lenka is great to work with. She is responsive, good at explaining and compassionate, but also creative in her approach.