Boyes Turner

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘Laxmi Patel is absolutely phenomenal. A leading expert in special education needs, she has helped us in appealing to a SEND Tribunal the long series of poor and unfair decisions by a local authority and, after winning the appeal, in securing the revision of an EHCP. She is extremely experienced, sharp, knowledgeable, and pragmatic, and she reviews lots of documents really quickly and efficiently, providing crystal-clear and actionable feedback and concrete recommendations.'

• 'Rachael Allison brings a rare combination of empathy, tenacity, and forensic legal insight to her work with families navigating EHCP disputes. Her ability to manage complex cases with compassion and rigour sets her apart from many in the field. As an expert witness, I have found Rachael’s instructions to be exemplary in clarity and context, enabling focused assessments that translate directly into robust, tribunal-ready evidence.'

• ‘Boyes Turner has a great team of educational law professionals, who are all exceptionally knowledgeable and empathetic to clients' needs. All solicitors I have worked with always go the extra mile to ensure they are getting the best possible outcome for their clients. Both solicitors and other professionals in the educational law team are friendly, responsive and simply excellent at what they do.’

• ‘Over the last year, I have worked with Rachael Allison and James Pantling-Skeet. Both solicitors are great professionals, who really know their field and support their clients sensitively and brilliantly. They themselves are supported by a small team of paralegals, who are responsive and well-organised. I feel well-supported by the team.’

• ‘Everything is clear from the time of enquiry with Lydia Dunford - she answers any questions quickly and always communicates well. Instructions are well written.'

• ‘Rachael Allison has been especially supportive.'

• ‘Laxmi Patel is exceptional. She has given me superb professional support, and all the clients I refer to her report on exemplary service. She is responsive, clear, and helpful at all times.’

• 'Specialist knowledge and expertise in SEND law. Very experienced professionals.'

• 'We used Lydia Dunford and found her to be thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate at what was a very distressing time for us as a family. She helped us enormously.'

• 'Boyes Turner team have proven to be highly professional and committed to what they do.'