Rook Irwin Sweeney LLP
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With extensive experience in the sector, Rook Irwin Sweeney LLP acts for individuals in a wide variety of issues such as unlawful exclusions, SEND discrimination and EHC plan disputes. The practice is jointly led by the experienced Polly Sweeney, who specialises in disability discrimination claims and tribunal cases in relation to EHC plans, and Caroline Barrett, who regularly acts for parents and children in special educational needs matters. Jennifer Wright is another key member of the team and has a broad education practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Polly Sweeney and her team are exceptional. Entirely dedicated to the rights of all children and young people having an education regardless of their diagnoses or labels. The team is consistently excellent, clear and supportive in any situation and are accommodating of change in circumstances and support those in need too. A real leader in the field of education law.’
- ‘Polly Sweeney and Caroline Barrett are outstanding. They handle matters with precision, clarity and pragmatism. They give clients and other professionals absolute confidence that they have everything in hand and are able to secure the best possible outcomes even in the most difficult cases.’
Key clients
- AS
- EW
Work highlights
Represented FP in an appeal to the First Tier Tribunal to secure placement at a non-maintained special school.