Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant
3 Ranked Lawyers
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Rook Irwin Sweeney
UK 2026
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Leading firm in UK 2026
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16
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2020
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Overview
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Rook Irwin Sweeney has established a reputation as one of the leading public law and human rights firms in England and Wales, with a focus on the rights and interests of disabled people and their families and holding public authorities to account.
The firm is ranked across a number of practice areas and recognised as one of The Times’ best law firms in England and Wales in 2026. Its lawyers routinely act in reported cases and have represented clients at all levels.
Capabilities (4)
- Administrative and Public Law
- Court of Protection: Health and Welfare
- Education
- Human Rights
Key people
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Caroline Barrett
Partner
Rosie Campbell
Associate Solicitor
Victoria Higgins
Solicitor
Anne-Marie Irwin
Partner
Beth Parr
Solicitor
Alex Rook
Partner
Katie Sinclair
Solicitor
Polly Sweeney
Partner
Jennifer Wright
Associate Solicitor
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Work & experience
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Our recent standout work includes a landmark decision by the Court of Appeal providing guidance on the appointment of welfare deputies, and acting for a gender healthcare service in a judicial review against the CQC’s decision to register the service for patients aged 17 and over.
Notable work
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Re HB (Appointment of Personal Welfare Deputy)
2026Completed
A landmark judgment by the Court of Appeal providing guidance on the appointment of welfare deputies.
LLI v Secretary of State for Education
2026Ongoing
A judicial review of the government’s consultation on reforms to special educational needs.
BYL and BAU v Chancellor of the Exchequer and Others
2026Ongoing
A judicial review of the imposition of VAT on private school fees insofar as they affect Charedi children.
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Alex Rook
Court of Protection: Health & Welfare
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Polly Sweeney
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Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant
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Anne-Marie Irwin
Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant
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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare
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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare
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Caroline Barrett
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Top figures
1
Jurisdictions
16
Company Size
2020
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