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Education: Individuals - UK-wide
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Polly Sweeney is highly experienced in handling appeals at the SEND Tribunal concerning placement and exclusion. She also deals with cases concerning funding cuts and Education, Health and Care Plan amendments.

Strengths

"Polly gives comprehensive advice to navigate complex legal matters in a way that is meaningful to non-lawyers."

"She is a very thorough and conscientious practitioner."

"Polly Sweeney is exceptional at what she does. Her litigation skills are extremely strong and she is a warrior for special needs children and their parents."

"She is a fearless ambassador and I have every faith that I will always have the best outcome with Polly by my side."

"Polly is, quite simply, a superhero. What she achieved for our family has been profoundly life-enhancing for us all."


Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - UK-wide
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Polly Sweeney has particular expertise in disability rights and cases involving young individuals and children. She also advises on best interests, deprivation of liberty and community care matters.

Strengths

"Polly is very hard-working and never gives up."

"Polly is fantastic - she provides very clear communication and really advances the interests of those she represents."

"Polly is excellent - she is very efficient and sensible, has good judgement and is good with clients."

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