Education

Charlotte Hadfield is head of the education team and is well-known for her handling of SEN cases. She often acts for her clients in SEND tribunals at the First-tier and Upper levels, and regularly receives instructions for judicial review claims. Her varied client list includes schools and academies, local authorities, parents and children.

"Charlotte is a supportive, collaborative and sensible advocate. She is so calm and exactly what clients need."

"Charlotte exudes decorum, is relatable and really knows her stuff."

"Charlotte always knows how best to approach difficult cases, adopting a pragmatic and reasonable approach."

Alice de Coverley is a well-regarded junior with experience across a wide range of education matters and particular expertise in exclusions and disability discrimination claims. She regularly receives instructions to represent government bodies, schools, universities, families and students in the First-tier and Upper Tribunals.

"Alice de Coverley's knowledge and expertise is second to none."

"Alice is a really empathetic and skilled lawyer with incredible processing speed. She also has lovely client care and and incredible legal brain."

"Alice commands the room in a very measured and powerful way. She is very good with technical knowledge and persuasive in her arguments."

Emma Waldron has a broad practice encompassing a wide range of education matters. She offers expertise in special educational needs and discrimination issues, and advises on admissions and exclusion appeals. She regularly represents universities, schools, academies, and local authorities, as well as parents and young persons.

"Emma is very empathetic and great with clients. She has a background in education so gets the difficulties and the entrenched positions of both sides."

Jennifer Agyekum is noted for her SEN and discrimination expertise. She acts for individuals as well as schools, universities and local authorities in tribunal proceedings.

"Jennifer Agyekum has a very nice court manner and is quite persuasive. She takes on difficult cases and succeeds."

John Friel is a hugely experienced and impressive education barrister, who regularly advises on disability matters. He is routinely sought out by educational institutions in both the private and public sectors, and represents charities and governing bodies. His knowledge of the sector often sees him appearing before the House of Lords, the High Court, and the Upper Tribunal.

"John Friel has a wealth of expertise and experience and we all benefit from working alongside him."

"John is a big hitter in education and he has been at the forefront of the sector for many, many years."

Katherine Anderson is a well-respected education law barrister who specialises in special educational needs and discrimination law cases. Her client base includes individuals such as parents, young people, and students, and educational institutions from secondary schools all the way up to universities.

"Katherine is knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."

"Katherine Anderson's knowledge of the health and social care sectors is second to none. She is always helpful and friendly and puts clients at ease."

Matthew Wyard acts for a wide range of clients, including several individuals and education institutions. He is particularly well-regarded for this work before the SEN Upper Tribunal and offers additional expertise in judicial reviews.

"Matthew Wyard's advocacy is clear, concise and easy to follow. He is very personable with clients."

"Matthew is very responsive and proactive, with great drafting and preparation skills."

"Matthew is brilliant in his field, and his knowledge of both English and Welsh law is second to none."