Chambers Review
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UK-Bar
Education - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
David Lawson is the Chairman of the Education Law Association and undertakes a great deal of judicial review work involving schools, higher education institutions,and local authorities. He has significant expertise in cases concerning SEN provision and his varied client list includes individual parents and students, national regulators and local authorities.
Strengths
David Lawson is a go-to lawyer for education matters. He gives thorough, detailed advice and puts client at ease.
David is absolutely exceptional in the education field.
David is a real talent. He focuses on the key issues in the case rather than to waste time on extraneous issues. He is to the point and clear in his advice and representation.
Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
David Lawson has a broad practice in the Court of Protection that encompasses cases concerning deprivation of liberty, capacity to engage in sexual relations and removals to a place of safety. He is particularly adept at handling serious medical treatment.
Strengths
David is very good, knowledgeable about picking up unusual cases at the last minute and extremely easy to deal with.
David is very reasonable and his suggestions and advice are always sensible.
