‘Their care and compassion for every individual case from everyone is above and beyond.’

‘Deals solely with EHCP tribunal. This is a small dedicated team, who are very experienced and knowledgeable about this subject. ’

‘Individuals in the team are incredibly empathetic and understanding. Passionate.’

‘Simon Henthorn was outstanding. He was very clear in his assessment of options, very open about likely outcomes, and entirely dependable.’

‘The team is highly impressive. It has an exceptional focus and depth of expertise in the field of academic employment law that places it ahead of every other major firm in London.’

‘Simon Henthorn was a model legal adviser: always impeccably prepared, swift to respond, and the source of detailed and ultimately victorious advice.’

‘Rachael Smurthwaite has been extremely positive, responsive and successful in achieving a positive outcome for our son’s EHCP to get the college placement that was most suitable for him. This work has spanned several academic years as we have needed Rachael’s intervention each year at annual review to maintain this placement.’

‘The Team encourages diversity and, in my experience with the firm, it encompasses a great degree of clients, including parents of children with significant learning and medical needs, who ordinarily require significant adaptations.’

‘Esther Salter is a fabulous team player and communicator. She is highly effective in resolving disputes in advance of hearings. She brings parties together and skillfully facilitates communication, having her client’s best interest in mind but also looking for realistic solutions. She is an innovative person, also looking to skill up colleagues and improve the quality of the services delivered.’

‘Probably the best out there for complex disabilities.’

‘Caroline Barrett and Polly Sweeney are first-rate and hugely proficient. Very good on disability discrimination and very complex EHCP cases involving children with rare disorders.’

‘Polly Sweeney is a first class lawyer with outstanding experience in this field; very engaging and personable; immediately puts clients at ease.’

‘The biggest and best legal aid education law team hands down. Great to work with, the leaders in the field for SEND and school exclusion matters.’

‘Dan Rosenberg is the best school exclusions solicitor in the country.’

‘Heather Davidson achieves brilliant results for her clients- so dedicated and a great strategist and drafter. A case from Heather is meticulously prepared.’

‘The firm provide excellent legal and paralegal support in large-scale, important public law litigation. Service levels are equivalent to much larger firms, for significantly lower fees.’

‘Paul Conrathe did an outstanding job in fraught circumstances in the recent Michaela School case.

‘Adam Mercer is a highly efficient solicitor who keeps the show on the road no matter how tight the deadlines.’

‘The team was amazing. As a parent who has felt like the system let my child down my faith was restored by the team at Bindmans. They endured my son was at the heart of every decision whilst also ensuring the law was followed. Everything was made clear, and I was kept informed throughout the whole process.’

‘Karen May is kind, professional, respectful and amazing at her job. You can tell she’s passionate about her profession and ensures that you as a parent of a SEN/ disabled child are informed thoroughly of the whole process. Her communication is amazing and I felt heard and that my child would finally receive the education he was entitled to. I am extremely happy and thankful for the help and support we received.’

‘Bindmans has a well-respected education practice. They know how to make successful applications for legal aid. They are tenacious on behalf of their clients, but more realistic than many claimant-only firms. Knowledge on the law and the system. I consistently recommend Bindmans to individuals looking for education solicitors.’

‘Adam Friel is the country’s top expert in this domain. He was not only knowledgeable but had the patience to explain things well to us and give us the best advice. Words cannot express how grateful we are to Adam. He was always calm, professional, friendly, caring, highly intelligent and knowledgeable.’

‘Overall the team at Geldards provided us with excellent legal care. They understood the complexities of our case, and dealt with all matters that arose in a timely and very efficient manner. We were thrilled with the service they provided.’

‘Douglas Hamer has a meticulously detailed and nuanced understanding of the factors that are necessary to build strong supporting evidence in the case of EHCP appeals. He has been instrumental in recommending educational and mental health specialists and they’ve all contributed to us building a solid case. His experience shows through, we would be lost without his knowledge and holistic understanding. We’re thankful to have found someone that intimately understands this area.’

‘Ane Vernon is simply excellent. A very fine legal mind, she is pragmatic, thinks of all possible angles, and is not afraid to give her assessment of the situation even if she knows that’s not what the client was hoping to hear (which is incredibly valuable). As an Education Law specialist, whilst her clients are typically a child’s parents, she remains focused on achieving the best outcome for the child. Her experience as a litigator is a particularly helpful additional skillset should the need for a more combative approach be required (even if matters do not end up in litigation). And she’s very reactive.’

‘Their experience in the private school sector was a big attraction for us and their success rate in winning parent vs school cases.’

‘Ane Vernon was very supportive and knowledgeable regarding the inner workings and mind set of private schools and their headmasters. She was also very supportive and mindful of our child’s wants and needs during the whole process meaning that their wishes were upheld and respected.’

‘Victoria Federico’s clear, practical advise enabled us to quickly understand the EHCP and ensure the appropriate actions were taken by the relevant Local Authority, and her support during the preparation and amendment of the initial EHCP draft helped to ensure this properly reflected our daughter’s requirements and school placement.’

‘They were so organised I barely noticed having to do anything – which is probably the best testament you can have! It was seamless and simple and all staff were kind, efficient and friendly.’

‘Lenka Wall is razor-sharp, with a quietly astute approach that paid real dividends for my child. She filleted the LA arguments with forensic clarity and navigated attempts to muddy the waters with ease. I can unreservedly recommend her and, indeed, have done so. It was apparent, despite the rather terrifyingly effective approach, that she genuinely cares about the children she serves; she was steely in her determination to secure what was needed. I was grateful to have her on side, and not opposing us, and really, is there a better testimonial?’

‘The team’s strength is its knowledge of the special educational needs of the children and young people for whom they request assessment. Their knowledge of education law is second to none and this level of knowledge together with the application of their understanding of the provision necessary to meet individual needs make them a formidable force.’

‘Hailey Mason, Richard Nettleton and James Brown are stand out solicitors who are professional but also approachable and always ready to support parents. Idhren Drew is a thorough, kind and understanding Solicitor who, since more recently qualifying has shown a commendable attention to detail that has resulted in positive outcomes for the parents who are her clients.’

‘The teams’ insight into Special Educational Needs and the law around this is exceptional.’

‘Very empathetic and attentive to each individual clients needs. I felt heard and understood for the first time by professionals. The team was easy and quick to communicate with and the whole process made me feel at ease.’

‘Raveena Mehta was very quick and efficient. My matter was dealt and over with quite quickly with a happy outcome.’

‘IBB offer an excellent education law service, with particular expertise in higher education matters.’

‘The team at Kingsley Napley are exceptional. They have excellent client care and are knowledgeable within the field.’

‘Shannett Thompson is brilliant within this field. She is very adept at dealing with complex cases and has a great approach to client care.’

‘A really diligent firm that makes sure their “I”s are dotted and “T”s are crossed. They instruct counsel promptly in matters with thoroughly prepared briefs using very slick and secure online systems. Their training of staff is fantastic meaning even the most junior and newest recruits are always on top of their work.’

‘Robert Lewis took charge of the situation very quickly, put in a significant amount of work to fully understand the matter and the legal aspects and provides calm and measured advice. It is clear he has an ability to empathise and react to an emotionally charged situation without losing the bigger picture.’

‘Robert Lewis is one of the best in the area. He combines very strong legal skills with sound judgment and is a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Robert Lewis has the capability to handle the cases in a considerable and practical way, which is very important for the clients to understand what would be the best options for them to pursue.’