The ‘very knowledgeable and experienced’ team at Rook Irwin Sweeney LLP is co-headed by Alex Rook, Anne-Marie Irwin, and Polly Sweeney. Rook regularly handles judicial reviews for charities, companies, and individuals. Irwin has broad experience that encompasses health and social care as well as environmental law matters, while Sweeney is skilled with cases relating to the rights of children.
Testimonials
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‘They are small team, but every member is excellent without exception.’
'Everyone is excellent. In particular, Alex Rook and Polly Sweeney are hugely experienced, strategic, and run litigation in a proactive way.'
Key clients
- Exeter and District Mencap
- Good Law Project
Work highlights
- Acted for claimants in a judicial review challenging delays and failures by NHS England’s provision of gender identity services for transgender children and adults.
- Advised clients on a potential judicial review against the Secretary of State for Education concerning the topic of free school meals.