Ranking tables
UK UK-wide Education: Individuals
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Simpson Millar LLP
Band 2
Senior Statespeople
- John Ford
Band 1
- Laxmi Patel Boyes Turner7 Years Ranked
- Dan Rosenberg
- Polly Sweeney
- Qaisar Sheikh
Band 2
- Angela Jackman Irwin Mitchell21 Years Ranked
- Karen May Bindmans LLP13 Years Ranked
- Douglas Silas
- Helen Gill
- Iain Nisbet
Band 3
- Adam Friel Geldards LLP2 Years Ranked
- Eva Akins Russell-Cooke6 Years Ranked
- Rukhsana Koser Langley Wellington2 Years Ranked
- Simon Henthorn Doyle Clayton7 Years Ranked
- Edward Duff
- Imogen Jolley
- Marian Shaughnessy
Up and Coming
- Caroline Barrett
- Hayley Mason
- Sarah Woosey
Star Associates
Associates to watch
- Douglas Hamer Geldards LLP1 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Timmins Doyle Clayton3 Years Ranked
- Emma Varley Bindmans LLP1 Years Ranked
- Erin Smart Irwin Mitchell2 Years Ranked
- James Pantling-Skeet Boyes Turner2 Years Ranked
- Lenka Wall Russell-Cooke1 Years Ranked
- Lydia Dunford Boyes Turner2 Years Ranked
- Chris Barnett
All Departments profiles
Band 1
Band 2
2 Irwin MitchellEducation: IndividualsUK 2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedIrwin Mitchell has a well-reputed claimant-side education practice handling a large volume of SEN matters, including arrangements for educational provision, in the independent schools sector. The team regularly acts for clients before the First-tier and Upper Tribunals and in sophisticated public law challenges. The firm is noted for its expertise in issues concerning Education, Health and Care plans. It is also adept at advising on issues of disability discrimination.2 Sinclairslaw (incorporating John Ford Solicitors and Match Solicitors)Education: IndividualsUK 2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedSinclairslaw is a prominent firm with longstanding expertise and a solid reputation in education. The firm represents parents and individuals in legal challenges against the decisions of schools, universities and local authorities. Its practitioners have strong experience in equality law, SEND Tribunal work and human rights-related claims. The team is well known for providing advice to parents of children with learning difficulties.
Band 3
3 Boyes TurnerEducation: IndividualsUK 2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedBoyes Turner has a respected practice noted for its representation of parents and children with special educational needs. The team frequently assists with appeals to the SEND Tribunal regarding school placements. It is particularly adept at assisting with cases involving social care and deprivation of liberty considerations.3 Doyle ClaytonEducation: IndividualsUK 2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedDoyle Clayton is an impressive firm with proficiency in employment matters related to the education sector. The team frequently handles cases concerning discrimination, dishonesty, bullying and gross misconduct, as well as redundancy and retirement age disputes. The firm possesses additional expertise in immigration issues. It is also adept at providing representation in employment tribunals, judicial reviews and internal investigations and appeals.3 Geldards LLPEducation: IndividualsUK 2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedGeldards' dedicated education team offers specialist expertise in SEN matters and demonstrates extensive experience in the SEND Tribunal. The team regularly acts for parents and students regarding Education, Health and Care plans and appeals, as well as disability discrimination claims.3 SEN LegalEducation: IndividualsUK 2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedSEN Legal has a well-respected niche practice handling SEN and disability matters on behalf of children. The firm frequently assists with Education, Health and Care needs assessments, admission appeals and school exclusions. The team possesses expertise in both SEND Tribunal proceedings and judicial reviews.3 Shoosmiths LLPEducation: IndividualsUK 2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedShoosmiths has a dedicated education practice noted for its adept representation of parents and young people. The team regularly assists with appeals to the SEND Tribunal against local authorities following refusal to issue Education, Health and Care plans. The team also handles claims of inadequate provision in relation to issues such as home to school transport, one-to-one teaching assistance, and speech and language therapy.