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Education - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Shazia Akhtar has a wide-ranging education practice, with particular strength in SEN and school governance matters, academy conversions and challenges to Ofsted inspections. Universities regularly call upon her to advise them on their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010. Alongside universities, her diverse client base includes students, schools, NGOs and charitable organisations.
Strengths
Shazia is a distinguished barrister who has extensive experience across various aspects of education and SEN law. She has always successfully represented my clients and is very supportive of clients.
Shazia is very keen to ensure that her client's position is protected as much as possible, which is positive.