Doyle Clayton Solicitors advises clients on all issues that schools may face, including schools mergers, restructures, in employment issues, safeguarding issues, SEN, as well as parental complaints, admissions and exclusions, data protection issues and student sponsor licences. The practice is spearheaded by Simon Henthorn, who is considered excellent 'with any staffing issues’ that arise. Amara Ahmad is the team’s key advisor for special educational needs and safeguarding matters. Rose Smith's broad education and employment practice includes work on investigations, disciplinaries and grievance processes, as well as regulatory and safeguarding issues. Anna Blackden is experienced in the full spectrum of immigration matters, particularly in securing UK immigration status.
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- ‘Simon Henthorn is excellent.’
‘We worked with Anna Blackden on a complex sponsor license matter and found her legal counsel well researched and extremely thorough. We were very satisfied with the conclusion.’
‘The team is extremely prompt in responding to initial contact. Advice is always prompt, considered and helpful.’
‘Simon Henthorn is excellent as my 'go to' with any staffing issues I may have. I am grateful to him for his calm, measured approach.’
‘I believe this practice is unique as it responds promptly to all requests and always accommodate any request. they also give sound advice and never shy away from any kind of question.’
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Practice head
Simon Henthorn
Other key lawyers
Amara Ahmad; Rose Smith; Anna Blackden