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Education - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Fiona Scolding KC maintains an excellent standing at the Education Bar and has over two decades of education and public law experience. She is particularly adept at cases involving discrimination and is an expert at community care and Court of Protection work. She regularly receives instructions in cases involving children with special educational needs and has a broad client base, acting for individuals, NGOs, charities, schools, universities and nurseries.
Strengths
Fiona knows education law inside-out. She is a very safe pair of hands, and clients warm to her quickly.
She's got an encyclopaedic knowledge of education law. She is a formidable lawyer.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Fiona Scolding KC has acted as counsel to the inquiry for three strands of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, in addition to representing core participants in other high-profile inquiries.
Strengths
Fiona has got versatility and is a very charming advocate.
Fiona Scolding KC is good at keeping the momentum going. She has a varied skill set.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Fiona Scolding is a highly regarded silk who regularly assists schools and students on civil rights matters arising in education contexts.
Strengths
Fiona has real background in education and is a very safe pair of hands. Clients warm to her quickly and is my go-to for public law challenges.
She has the best judgement I have ever seen.