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Special Educational Needs Solicitors

Special Educational Needs Solicitors

Why choose us?

Our education team are leading legal experts in special educational needs and disability law, with a strong reputation for delivering high quality legal support. We work closely with some of the best independent experts in the field, ensuring that each case is backed by the most credible and persuasive evidence. Our priority is always to work towards a swift and positive resolution with the local authority, helping to secure the right support for your child as quickly as possible while saving you time and expense. However, if reaching a resolution proves difficult, we won’t hesitate to challenge decisions tirelessly on your behalf.

The team is spearheaded by our distinguished Legal Director – Qaisar Sheikh. He has acted in a broad range of SEND matters, many of which were highly complex cases and involving young people with significant needs. In 2023, he won the prestigious Law Society Legal Hero award for his far-reaching work in education law and SEND. Prior to this, he won the widely respected Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year award in 2022 for Public Law. Qaisar is nationally ranked in Chambers and Partners (Band 1 for Education) and is described as “very highly regarded in the field for his broad practice” and who frequently assists with “appeals to the SEND Tribunal”. He is closely supported by our Legal Director Tracey Eldridge-Hinmers who has over 30 years’ experience specialising in all areas of education law, particularly special educational needs and disability matters. She features in the prestigious UK Best Lawyers guide.

The team is also supported by a number of enthusiastic and highly experienced lawyers, including  Laura Martin (Legal Director), Adam Jackson (Senior Associate) and Jack Howes (Solicitor). The team is led by Theresa Kerr, a partner in the Education team with years of experience advising on SEND and equality issues.

SEND Q&A Series – Education Health and Care plans

Our exceptionally experienced education law solicitor, Qaisar Sheikh continues his SEND Q&A series, focusing on Education Health & Care plans.

DOWNLOAD SEND Q&A Series – Education Health and Care plans

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