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EC2R 6BH
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Mr Adam Friel
Work Department
Education
Position
Adam Otterway Friel, Partner and Head of Education Law, has over 10 years’ experience and expertise in this specialist field.
His interest in education law was sparked as a consequence of his own learning difficulties (dyslexia) and the issues he faced both at school and university. He is therefore genuinely passionate about his work and totally committed to achieving outstanding results.
During his career he has developed a modern approach to his practice and prides himself in achieving clients’ results as swiftly as possible, with a straightforward, jargon-free style.
He is very passionate about education rights and has been involved in a number of pro bono projects, including free charity monthly advice clinics. Adam is regularly invited to be a speaker at events, talks, workshops and conferences to charities, parent groups and schools regarding educational issues.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Public sector > Education: individuals
With a focus on representing parents before SEND Tribunals, Geldards LLP has experience in mental capacity law, and judicial review claims relating to issues such as admission appeals, non-provision of special education provision, and home-to-school transport. The department is led by Adam Friel who has vast experience in acting for parents in first-tier tribunal (SEND) appeals. Kevin McManamon is well versed in SEN and mental capacity cases and Welsh education law. Douglas Hamer is praised for his ‘meticulously detailed and nuanced understanding of the factors that are necessary to build strong supporting evidence in the case of EHCP appeals’ and Salise Dourmoush is also highly recommended.