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Polly Sweeney
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Education: Individuals

UK-wide

12 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

UK-wide

11 Years Ranked

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Education: Individuals - UK-wide

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Band 1
Individual Editorial

Polly Sweeney is highly experienced in handling appeals at the SEND Tribunal concerning placement and exclusion. She also deals with cases concerning funding cuts and Education, Health and Care Plan amendments.

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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - UK-wide

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Polly Sweeney has particular expertise in disability rights and cases involving young individuals and children. She also advises on best interests, deprivation of liberty and community care matters.
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Strengths

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She is a fearless ambassador and I have every faith that I will always have the best outcome with Polly by my side.

Education: Individuals respondent
UK

Polly is, quite simply, a superhero. What she achieved for our family has been profoundly life-enhancing for us all.

Education: Individuals respondent
UK

Polly Sweeney is exceptional at what she does. Her litigation skills are extremely strong and she is a warrior for special needs children and their parents.

Education: Individuals respondent
UK

She is a very thorough and conscientious practitioner.

Education: Individuals respondent
UK

Polly gives comprehensive advice to navigate complex legal matters in a way that is meaningful to non-lawyers.

Education: Individuals respondent
UK

Polly is very hard-working and never gives up.

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare respondent
UK

Polly is fantastic - she provides very clear communication and really advances the interests of those she represents.

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare respondent
UK

Polly is excellent - she is very efficient and sensible, has good judgement and is good with clients.

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare respondent
UK

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