Education: Individuals
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Geldards has a dedicated education team that 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.
Work Highlights
- Geldards acted for the parent of a young person with complex special educational needs, securing them a home-based Education Other Than At School package through an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal.
Strengths
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"Geldards have exceptional attention to detail, understanding of individual client needs, communication skills and, ultimately, phenomenal knowledge of education and SEND law."
"Geldards has excellent legal knowledge and relevant subject matter expertise."
"It was clear that the firm had real expert knowledge, and were able to pull in other experts as required. They were also very empathetic, understanding and were always responsive."
"Geldards have exceptional attention to detail, understanding of individual client needs, communication skills and, ultimately, phenomenal knowledge of education and SEND law."
"Geldards has excellent legal knowledge and relevant subject matter expertise."
"It was clear that the firm had real expert knowledge, and were able to pull in other experts as required. They were also very empathetic, understanding and were always responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Adam Friel is noted for his broad education practice which sees him represent clients in a variety of matters including school placements and provision aspects of Education, Health and Care Plans.
"Adam Friel is a true professional and an absolute delight to work with."
"He is compassionate, knowledgeable and efficient."
"Adam was super helpful and supportive in the process, kept us updated on everything relating to our case and advised us very well."
Kevin McManamon is a partner in the education team at Geldards. He is noted for his significant expertise in Welsh SEN matters and regularly assists clients with SEND Tribunal appeals and judicial reviews.
"Kevin is very professional and has a keen eye for detailed cases."
"He is sensible, steady and gentle with clients. He gives them the right advice and can manage situations sensitively."
"Kevin is highly knowledgeable, efficient and compassionate in highly complex and sensitive cases."
"He is compassionate and genuinely cares about the children and families he represents."
Douglas Hamer is an associate in the firm's education team. He has notable experience in SEN matters handling Education, Health and Care Plan appeals.
"Douglas Hamer is passionate about what he does. He has good attention to detail and is very knowledgeable."
"Douglas is one of the most careful solicitors I have ever worked with and does not leave any stone unturned."
"Douglas Hamer is fastidious and is very detail-oriented, with a true commitment to helping clients."
"He is extremely efficient and has an excellent grasp of SEN law."
"Douglas has been amazing in supporting us. He is very knowledgeable on his topics and is a very proficient lawyer."
Salise Dourmoush is a senior associate in Geldards's education team, based in the firm's London office. She specialises in SEN matters, with particular expertise in SEND Tribunal cases and assisting clients with Education, Health, and Care Plans.
"Salise is a safe pair of hands."
"She is assiduous and knows what she is doing."
"In addition to being a very good solicitor who knows her stuff, Salise has put parents at ease and has shown great compassion."
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