Geldards LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘Adam Friel is the country's top expert in this domain. He was not only knowledgeable but had the patience to explain things well to us and give us the best advice. Words cannot express how grateful we are to Adam. He was always calm, professional, friendly, caring, highly intelligent and knowledgeable.’

• ‘Overall the team at Geldards provided us with excellent legal care. They understood the complexities of our case, and dealt with all matters that arose in a timely and very efficient manner. We were thrilled with the service they provided.’

• ‘Douglas Hamer has a meticulously detailed and nuanced understanding of the factors that are necessary to build strong supporting evidence in the case of EHCP appeals. He has been instrumental in recommending educational and mental health specialists and they’ve all contributed to us building a solid case. His experience shows through, we would be lost without his knowledge and holistic understanding. We’re thankful to have found someone that intimately understands this area.’

• ‘Douglas Hamer is a brilliant neurodivergent lawyer who fully understands the law around the needs of SEND children as well as the life-changing impact the appropriate education can have on their lives and the lives of their families. He communicates extremely well and is highly approachable, as well as being extremely thorough in his legal approach.’

• ‘I would describe our solicitor Douglas Hamer as a genius. I quickly realised I had struck gold by instructing Doug. His attention to detail is unparalleled.'

• ‘I do not have enough words to describe how fantastic Salise Dourmoush is and would highly recommend her to any family seeking legal support for their child!! She is passionate, honest, incredibly caring, shows great integrity and is a genuine team player. She is also a 'secret weapon' having worked for a Local Authority in her earlier professional life which we found incredibly reassuring as she was able to predict how the other party might respond.’

• ‘Adam Friel - the Head of Department - has a very niche focus on English SEN law which he has practised ever since his training contract. This has given him an in-depth knowledge and expertise in the area. Whilst very strong on the law, he is unafraid to seek expert counsel or witness advice when needed. He has a real passion for what he does.’

• ‘Kevin McManamon - will always go the extra mile and genuinely cares about the children and young people he supports. He understands about making adjustments for parents who may have differences and needs to be accommodated. This is invaluable when as a parent you are facing the most stressful time of your life, he puts parents at ease.'

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Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Salise Dourmoush

Geldards LLP

Douglas Hamer

Geldards LLP