LAWYER PROFILE

Eva Akins

UK 2026

Russell-Cooke

Ranked in 1 practice area

Education: Individuals

UK-wide

9 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Russell-Cooke

UK

Practice Areas

Partner and Head of Education Law at Russell-Cooke, Eva’s core work includes: special educational needs; Equality Act claims; admission and exclusion appeals; and complaints.

Eva champions the rights of disabled children securing provision and placements that enable them to thrive, and robustly challenging disability discrimination by maintained and independent schools. She secures Education Health and Care Plans that name leading specialist and ordinary independent schools as placement. Eva adopts a robust and solution-focused approach to challenging breach of statutory duty by local authorities, by way of judicial review and complaint to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman securing financial recompense. She draws on cross-departmental specialism to bring breach of contract and educational negligence claims.

Career

Eva has over 20 years' post qualification experience.

Professional Memberships

Education Law Association.

Publications

Understanding ADHD in Girls and Women (2021, Jessica Kingsley Publishers)

Personal

Eva was educated in inner London state schools and PRUs as well as long periods out of education. She read law at The University of Westminster, graduating with First Class Honours, and completed her legal studies at the College of Law London.

Eva is committed to raising awareness and access to justice for minoritised communities and she voluntarily delivers webinars, workshops and training to a number of community based support groups.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Education: Individuals - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Eva's communication is very clear and helpful.
Education: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
I am impressed with Eva's breadth of knowledge, and her candid and simple way of communicating things.
Education: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Eva provides excellent client care.
Education: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Eva offers in-depth knowledge and clear advice.
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