‘Ruth Neave brings an exceptional level of client care by hearing what we need as an organisation and Jonathan Hulley has from our programme inception been our dedicated lead with the highest level of standards and consideration, commendable work by him and his team, a credit to Birketts.‘

‘The local government team at Birketts is strong, reliable, expert and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Richard Eaton was the lead partner and simply excellent. He was highly responsive to my questions and requests; highly innovative in his thinking and suggesting new and novel routes to get round what appeared to be insuperable problems.’

‘In-depth knowledge of education sector, ability to provide very specific knowledge to our issues.’

‘Second-to-none knowledge of the sector, of regulatory issues, and an understanding of our problems to ensure we are confident of the right course of action.’

‘Friendly, approachable, professional, always ready to go the extra mile.’

‘Glynne Stanfield has  contributed significantly to the success of my business and its sale in the last 12 months. Most important quality is his approachability and willingness to discuss matters that go beyond his brief, always providing appropriate and relevant advice and guidance.’

‘Glynne Stanfield- knowledgeable and responsive.’

‘We are a US institution and use Eversheds primarily for its expertise with institutions of higher education and charities work. The team is very responsive and efficient with their time.’

‘The relevant partner has exceptional knowledge of restructuring within the further and higher education sectors.’

‘The team always takes the time to fully understand the situation so that advice is tailored to the specific issues. Team members are professional and responsive.’

‘Nicola Brown is an excellent partner and leader of the team.’

‘The team at Mills & Reeve is brilliant – thank you for all your work and partnership.’

‘Sophie Burton-Jones is excellent and a superb advocate for the business and works closely and is always available to speak with. Thank you.’

‘The practice provided strong support that enabled exchange and completion of an M&A transaction, despite challenging circumstances presented by the counterparty. The core team were available whenever needed to support us as the client, and provided sound legal advice and input at all stages, whilst fully understanding and accounting for the commercial and strategic impact of the decisions being made.’

‘Natalie Wade and Paul Krivosic both provided strong legal support and advice throughout the transaction, and were always available and responsive when contacted.’

‘There is always an experienced practitioner on hand to help, even at short notice. I have found that everyone who I have dealt with is very knowledgeable and able to discuss different approaches to tackling difficult issues so that we can navigate the right course for our organisation.’

‘David Stead has an excellent knowledge of the sector and has provided invaluable guidance and advice on issues, risks and considerations across a range of areas as the matter has progressed. He is a very good communicator and approachable whenever we need to request input.’

‘A genuine desire to serve their customers well, and to be responsive to their immediate needs. A willingness to seek to understand the philosophy of the customer and their appetite for risk.’

‘Personable. Engaging. Very responsive. Likeable. All this with the professional expertise we might need.’

‘Quick and easy to deal with.’

‘Jo Scally is always very responsive. She takes time to get to know the organisation and to provide pragmatic suggestions and solutions to individual case issues.’

‘Always willing to help and extremely collaborative. The team provides sound advice and always delivers on time.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the education sector and the needs of the business. Extremely flexible and accommodating to work with.’

‘They are pragmatic and diligent, weighing up and recommending a clear direction supported by confidence inspiring advice.’

‘The whole team really take the time to understand our unique working environment. Training forums are also incredibly useful and relevant.’

‘The team at Howes Percival are professional, delivering what they say they will on time.’

‘Howes Percival is a very responsive and engaging practice of thorough professionals.’

‘Morris Peacock is superlative in all he does, whether dealing with the firms’ outreach commitments or the charities he represents in his work. He is on the ball at all times and never lets you down.’

‘Particular strengths are the client base and experience, which is second to none. Led by Hilary Aldred, Penningtons leads the pack in education law. The team is very well organised, across the detail of their cases, and hardworking.’

‘Sophie Whitbread has been brilliant at handling a highly complex claim. She is clear, technically very strong, pragmatic and has fantastic instincts when it comes to points to push and where arguments would incur unnecessary costs.’

‘Client relationship is an outstanding feature of the practice. I speak to the same person and they understand our organisation so there is no need for time consuming background information – they know us and how we work.’

‘Outstanding knowledge and experience with the ability to deliver advice in easy to understand and clear terms. I feel very confident using Penningtons.’

‘Excellent technical expertise, very calm presence, and can be trusted with the most complex of matters.’

‘Sophie Whitbread can be trusted with the most technical of legal queries – her ability to explain complex law to lay clients is excellent. She is very calm under pressure and is a trusted adviser.’

‘Idhren Drew is extremely competent and empathetic in a field where families are under a lot of stress. James is very easy to work with.’

‘Hayley Mason-Seager knows more about law in this field than many specialist barristers.’

‘The team at SEN legal are second to none in the field of special educational needs law. They are experts in dealing with all cases in the SEND tribunal. They work with a number of highly skilled expert witnesses and consistently achieve positive outcomes for their clients. They have developed positive working relationships with many independent special schools and can offer parents advice not only in relation to the law but also practical advice on suitable placements for children with a range of complex needs.’

‘Hayley Mason-Seager is a force to be reckoned with. She works extremely hard to achieve good outcomes for her clients, consistently going above and beyond. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field, a passionate advocate for parents and a skilled negotiator. Parents are lucky to have her fighting their corner.’

‘Richard Nettleton is meticulous in his approach to cases and has a very keen eye for detail. He is bright, reliable and extremely hard working.’

‘Nicole Lee is an asset to the team. Her knowledge of EOTAS is brilliant.’

‘James Brown is a pleasure to work with. He is calm under pressure, sensitive to the needs of his clients and always pragmatic.’

‘There are not enough superlatives to express how much I think of the team at SEN Legal. They held my hand every step of the way in securing an EHCP for my daughter, I could not have done it without them. Their knowledge of the law, case studies and precedent is impressively deep, their communication style is efficient, proactive and no-nonsense, and on top of all this, each member of the team is kind, personable and helpful. SEN Legal’s passion for their work – for sticking up for young people and parents – shines through in everything they do. I wholeheartedly recommend SEN Legal.’