Amara Ahmad > Doyle Clayton > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The education practice at Doyle Clayton comprises ‘real experts in the education sector’ who offer extensive experience representing teachers and university lecturers in a variety of discrimination, contract breach, and misconduct claims. In addition to a record of handling high-profile cases related to free speech and harassment, the team is also capable of acting for students and parents in claims related to academic misconduct, discrimination, SEN issues, and safeguarding. The practice is led by Simon Henthorn, a ‘hugely experienced, clever and strategic‘ lawyer who acts for teachers and professors across a wide range of mandates related to misconduct, discrimination, and general employment issues. Peter Daly is also highly recommended for his employment and discrimination expertise and is noted for his work on freedom of expression issues and breaches of contract. Other key contacts in the team include Amara Ahmad, a specialist for SEN and disability issues, and Anna Blackden, who advises on immigration issues.

Doyle Clayton excels at handling contentious education work and trusted by independent schools and multi academy trusts across the country to advise on employment and student issues of a reputationally sensitive nature. The team is well-regarded for its expertise in safeguarding and discrimination matters and has represented schools in a number of claims and judicial reviews, and it is also trusted to act on matters related to pensions, industrial relations, and disciplinary procedures. Practice head Simon Henthorn is a ‘knowledgeable, calm, and efficient’employment and safeguarding expert who also provides schools with non-contentious governance advice. Amara Ahmad, who specialises in matters related to students with special educational needs, and employment expert Liz Timmins are further names to note.