Irwin Mitchell handles the full spectrum of education matters, advising families, children and young people on complex SEND tribunal appeals, discrimination cases, unlawful school exclusions, excessive sanctions and admission issues. The Sheffield-based Yogi Amin spearheads the practice and is highly experienced in advising clients on safeguarding, SEND and judicial review cases. Public law and human rights specialist Angela Jackman KC focuses on cases involving school exclusions and SEN, while Oliver Studdert represents clients in a wide range of public law issues. The Gatwick- and Brighton-based Esther Salter and Rachael Smurthwaite specialise in a broad range of SEND tribunal appeals.
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Yogi Amin
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Angela Jackman KC; Oliver Studdert; Esther Salter; Rachael Smurthwaite