Melinda Nettleton > SEN Legal > Bury St Edmunds, England > Lawyer Profile

Boutique firm SEN Legal is unique in its focus entirely on work related to special educational needs and disabilities, in the context of which it is ‘consistently successful‘ in achieving positive outcomes for clients in Tribunal appeals against local authorities’ school placement decisions, EHC plan rejections, exclusions, and insufficient provisions for education other than at school. The team provides also provides a significant amount of pro bono advice to the parents of children with autism and dyslexia. Cambridge-based lawyer Hayley Mason is well-regarded for her advice on school placement issues, and both Melinda Nettleton and Richard Nettleton, who are based in Bury St Edmunds, are highly recommended for their expertise in SEN Tribunal appeals.

SEN Legal is a highly specialised boutique practice focused solely on special educational needs and disability work. Acting for a national client base, the firm is a key adviser to appellants in SEND Tribunal appeals, disability discrimination, judicial review, deputyships, social care, personal budgets, exclusions and admissions appeals. Practice head Haley Mason and key partner Melinda Nettleton in Bury St Edmunds are acknowledged experts in the needs of families with SEN children, and clients note that they have ‘genuine passion for the best interests of the children and parents whom they represent‘. ‘Professional and compassionate‘ senior solicitor Nicole Lee in Cambridge is also recommended for her ‘patient, kind and understanding‘ approach to cases and clients.