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

Doyle Clayton Solicitors advises clients on all issues that schools may face, including schools mergers, restructures, in employment issues, safeguarding issues, SEN, as well as parental complaints, admissions and exclusions, data protection issues and student sponsor licences. The practice is spearheaded by Simon Henthorn, who is considered excellent ‘with any staffing issues’ that arise. Amara Ahmad is the team’s key advisor for special educational needs and safeguarding matters. Rose Smith‘s broad education and employment practice includes work on investigations, disciplinaries and grievance processes, as well as regulatory and safeguarding issues. Anna Blackden is experienced in the full spectrum of immigration matters, particularly in securing UK immigration status.

Doyle Clayton handles the full range of advice to various education providers, from prep schools to large multi-academy trusts, working collaboratively with professional associations, trade unions and examination boards. Acting for parents, students, lecturers and teachers, the education team is led by ‘outstanding’ Simon Henthorn and assists with issues such as safeguarding, discrimination and freedom of speech or in respect to education, health and care plans. ‘Sensational’ Amara Ahmad is the firm’s key contact for special educational needs (SEND) and safeguarding matters. Legal director James Murray joined in October 2023 and has particular expertise on academic freedom and free expression on campus, while Rose Smith‘s broad practice covers employment and education issues.