John Friel
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 4 : Education
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About
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John Friel is a highly experienced practitioner with particular expertise in public law issues. He has developed a strong practice with extensive experience acting for local authorities, private applicants, charities, independent schools, maintained schools governing bodies and provides a prompt response to instructions.
John is an expert in all aspects of education law, particularly complex cases involving Special Education Needs, and in disciplinary and regulatory proceedings. His wide ranging and successful track record encompasses professional conduct disputes, professional negligence and administrative law cases.
He has won leading cases in the House of Lords, Court of Appeal, and High Court.
John is available for direct client access in certain cases.
Career
Called 1974
Publications
Special Needs and Legal Entitlement: The Essential Guide to Getting out of the Maze, written by John Friel and Melinda Nettleton
Chambers Review
UK Bar
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
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