SEN Legal > Bury St Edmunds, England > Firm Profile

‘This firm is a seriously well-oiled machine. Every single member of the team has in-depth expert knowledge of the law and practice relating to SEN, disability discrimination and Court of Protection work. They have a firm-wide systematic approach to case preparation that guarantees a well-prepped case in advance of the hearing. Most importantly, they are passionate about the welfare and interests of children and young people with special educational needs and that shines through in every aspect of their work.’

‘Hayley Mason – very bright, super-organised, huge depth of experience and unparalleled knowledge of FTT practice and procedure. A star.’

‘Nicole Lee is a highly experienced and approachable practitioner who is always on top of her cases.’

‘James Brown – a bright, proactive member of the team – one to watch.’

‘Melinda Nettleton, the founding partner of the firm and a trailblazer in the field.’

‘SEN Legal’s knowledge of education law is really second to none. Their particular strength lies in the field of special educational needs and disability law but they are also developing a strong Court of Protection Team. They have an impressive knowledge base and really are leaders in the field.’

‘Hayley Mason is wise beyond her years. Hayley is knowledgeable, incredibly resilient and will fight her client’s case utterly fearlessly.’

‘Melinda Nettleton brings a wealth of experience to the table. An established practitioner, there is little she does not know. She is exceptionally good with clients, particularly those who are vulnerable themselves.’

‘SEN Legal are the best EHC Plan lawyers out there. Their cases are impeccably well run. If I had a disabled child needing help with their EHC Plan, this would be the firm I would use. They have access to the best experts and the best knowledge of SEN out of any firm in the country.’

‘Hayley Mason is outstanding. She exudes confidence in her work, and rightly so, because she pretty much always wins.’

‘Hayley and her team have been amazing. They have supported us through the daunting, frustrating EHCP process. They are incredibly knowledgeable about SEN and have guided us expertly through the maze.’

‘Honest, personable and real. Hayley was a great listener and explained the process clearly followed with written process to refer to!’

‘We worked with Melinda Nettleton for the first 15 years of our time being supported by SEN Legal and she was our solicitor during our successful Educational Tribunal process to secure a place at a residential college for our severely autistic son. Melinda is highly knowledgeable and uses her many years of experience to give advice which is clear and, in our situation, helped us make good decisions for our son. As a legal representative she is robust and direct which gave us confidence at a time when we were feeling quite helpless. She is a powerful ally to have when facing the substantial resources of a Local Authority.’