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UK Guide 2023
UK-wide Education: Individuals
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Band 3

1 Ranked Lawyers

About

Provided by SEN Legal

SEN Legal are a national and highly specialist legal practice with an excellent reputation.

SEN Legal are one of the only law firms to provide legal advice exclusively in relation to special educational needs and disability. It does not perform any other type of law (property, wills, etc) so clients can be reassured that all of its Solicitors are expert in what they do.


SEN Legal also undertake Court of Protection work for young people who have lifelong learning disabilities, and whose parents are seeking to become Deputies to manage their property and affairs and health and personal welfare. Health and Welfare applications to the Court of Protection are incredibly complex applications to make.


SEN Legal also provide a full range of legal services for Schools, Colleges & Academies, making sure they have the time and funding to do the best for their students.


The firm is extremely proud of its consistent success rate of over 90% for the last decade. In 2019 it achieved a success rate of 98%.


With a National client base across England and Wales, the majority of the firm’s clients are London Based. Whatever a client’s problem, SEN Legal can help. It believes in achieving the best possible outcome in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. There is no job too big or small.


SEN Legal’s main aim is that every child/young person has a right to an education and the provision of therapeutic and/or Social Services input - irrespective of means.





Chambers Review

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Education: Individuals - UK-wide
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Band 3
What the team is known for

SEN Legal has a well-respected niche practice handling SEN and disability matters on behalf of children. The firm frequently assists with Education, Health and Care needs assessments, admission appeals and school exclusions. The team possesses expertise in both SEND Tribunal proceedings and judicial reviews.

Work Highlights

Provided by SEN Legal
  • SEN Legal acted for a client who had been incorrectly informed by the Local Authority that they were to fund their child’s placement at an independent Montessori setting.

Notable Practitioners

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Hayley Mason
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Up and Coming

Hayley Mason specialises in SEN cases and represents clients across a range of educational matters. She frequently assists with Education, Health and Care needs assessments and provides representation in SEND Tribunal appeals.

"Hayley is fantastic to work with. She's highly knowledgeable and fast to turn around excellent quality work. She also has tremendous knowledge of the field."

"Hayley offers her time generously. Her SEND legal knowledge and empathy is second to none."

"Hayley is an exceptional advocate."

"She is fantastic, providing parents with the best possible service."

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Members

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Hayley Mason

Head of Department

James Brown

Melinda Nettleton

Nicole Lee

Richard Nettleton