Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘I have consistently been impressed by the exceptional quality, dedication, and integrity of the team. SEN Legal stands out for its exclusive focus on special educational needs and disability law, offering unmatched expertise in a highly specialised and nuanced area.'
'The team is exceptionally knowledgeable in navigating complex EHCP disputes, SEND Tribunal processes, and education law, and they approach each case with meticulous care and strategic foresight.'
‘Hayley Mason-Seagar: Hayley is an exceptional legal strategist with a deep understanding of SEND law and an unwavering commitment to the children and families she represents. Her clarity, precision, and formidable advocacy consistently stand out in tribunal proceedings. She balances tenacity with compassion, making her both a fierce representative and a trusted ally to clients and professionals alike.'
- 'Richard Nettleton - Richard is a highly experienced and approachable legal professional whose thoughtful approach and strong rapport with families make him invaluable in sensitive SEND matters. He brings measured insight and clear judgement to every case, ensuring that all professional contributions are understood and represented with fairness and strength.'
‘The original and best - a great firm for claimant work, particularly in SEND, though they are also increasingly doing schools work. They're genuinely passionate about their work; they care deeply about their clients; they treat every case as being equally important and are invested in its progress.'
'Highly responsive, very knowledgeable about the area. I always know that a SEN Legal bundle will have been prepared meticulously and that their instructions will capture all the relevant issues in the case.’
‘Hayley Mason-Seager - just exceptional in every way; an absolutely class act. Richard Nettleton - a real pleasure to work with; very sensible and level-headed; knows which points to take and which to leave. Nicole Lee - a seriously knowledgeable and thoughtful lawyer who is lovely to work with and excellent with clients; she really knows what she's doing. James Brown - an excellent lawyer with in-depth knowledge of this area.’
‘Our lawyer, James Brown, was fantastic. He was always on top of and familiar with our cases. James takes a strategic approach to the litigation and is very careful to manage expectations in what can be a very emotional space for the clients. He clearly understands this and carefully calibrates his approach.'
‘I used this practice, having been recommended by another barrister colleague of mine. They were really impressive. I was assisted by Deborah Camp. I thought she was fantastic. Completely on top of the material and a real expert in this area of law. She helped me negotiate with the local authority to obtain an EHCP, which will really help my son, and I felt incredibly supported by her during the whole process.'
‘Sen Legal has been absolutely amazing. The team is up-to-date with everything, very prompt, lovely, and friendly. They always make time for you - absolutely amazing firm.'
Practice head
Hayley Mason-Seager; Nicole Lee
Other key lawyers
Richard Nettleton; James Brown; Idhren Drew