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About
Provided by Laith Dilaimi
Practice Areas
Employment; Education; Professional Discipline; Local Government; Civil Liberties & Human Rights; Administrative & Public Law.
Career
Laith Dilaimi was called to the Bar in 2011.
In his employment practice, Laith undertakes all areas of employment law. Laith appears in the employment tribunals and in the High Court, as well as in appellate tribunals and courts. He has particular experience in cases involving the healthcare sector and education sector.
In his education practice, Laith accepts instructions across all areas of education law. He represents parents, university students, local authorities, and educational institutions such as schools and universities. He appears in the First-tier Tribunal (SEND), Upper Tribunal, County Court and High Court. He has particular expertise in disability discrimination cases.
Laith also practises in other areas of law: see ‘Practice Areas’ above.
Laith is on the Attorney General’s Panel of Counsel (B Panel).
Laith also practises as a mediator (accredited by ADR Group) and sits as an Independent Disciplinary Panel Member for UK Athletics and as a Legally Qualified Adviser for Police Misconduct Panels for Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police.
Please visit the Old Square Chambers website for Laith's full profile: http://www.oldsquare.co.uk/our-people/profile/laith-dilaimi
Professional Memberships
ALBA; ARDL; DLA; ELA; ELAS; ELBA; ILS
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Laith Dilaimi is a specialist in education cases involving SEN and disability discrimination. He regularly receives instructions to act on behalf of parents and young people in a variety of matters, and has experience appearing in cases before the Upper Tribunal.
Laith Dilaimi has acted in numerous high-profile employment cases concerning whistle-blowing, unfair dismissal and holiday pay. Notable recent instructions include representing the Home Secretary in Sir Philip Rutnam's claims following his resignation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Laith is very personable and can hold his own in hearings. He is very persuasive with his advocacy."
"Laith can see both sides of an argument very easily. He gives very clear, concise and practical advice to clients. His cross-examination skills are extraordinarily good."
"Laith is an excellent barrister with detailed knowledge of complex legal matters and an ability to get to the heart of the issues."
"Laith is very personable and can hold his own in hearings. He is very persuasive with his advocacy."
"Laith can see both sides of an argument very easily. He gives very clear, concise and practical advice to clients. His cross-examination skills are extraordinarily good."
"Laith is an excellent barrister with detailed knowledge of complex legal matters and an ability to get to the heart of the issues."
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