Doyle Clayton

At Doyle Clayton, the education team represents parents, children and educational professionals in a wide variety of cases, including SEND issues, exclusions, discrimination claims, immigration issues, misconduct allegations and employment matters. The experienced Simon Henthorn leads the practice and has a particular focus on employment issues in the education sector, as well as safeguarding. Promoted to partner in January 2025, James Murray has expertise in advising students and academic institutions on academic freedom and free expression on campus, as well as complex employment disputes. Rose Smith has a broad education practice advising on a variety of matters. Anna Blackden is experienced in immigration issues relevant to the sector.