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Following the merger of Knights and IBB Law, the firm's education practice represents children, parents and students in a range of education matters such as sexual misconduct, SEN issues, bullying, and disability discrimination. The department is led by litigation expert Malcolm Underhill, who specialises in representing individuals who have suffered harm in the education sector. Celia Whittuck focuses on safeguarding, discrimination and exclusion cases, while Victoria Denis specialises in advising students on sexual and non-academic misconduct.
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- 'Communication was excellent right from the start. Once it had been established that the issue presented fell within the firm's remit, the process moved very quickly. Responsiveness was unmatched by any other firm we approached. All communication was timely and efficient. We were never left wondering what the next step was.'
- 'Celia Whittuck is a star individual. She has gained considerable experience in education law and has an excellent strategic litigation strategy, particularly for civil claims against independent schools and universities, and internal complaints and appeal processes in relation to these institutions. Celia keeps clients fully informed throughout the process and always has an amazing handle on the case, regardless of how complex it is.'