Experienced in assistance in disciplinary proceedings, allegations of sexual misconduct, academic appeals, plagiarism, and harassment, Kingsley Napley LLP‘s education practice draws from the firm’s strengths on regulatory, criminal law and public law to assist students and their parents, as well as academic staff in a wide range of education matters. The department is led by Shannett Thompson who is an expert for education and healthcare and is experienced in relation to sexual misconduct allegations. Key members of the team are public lawyer Sophie Kemp, Matthew Hardcastle, who is an expert in police investigations involving child suspects, and criminal litigators Sandra Paul and David Sleight .
Testimonials
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- ‘The team at Kingsley Napley are exceptional. They have excellent client care and are knowledgeable within the field.’
‘Shannett Thompson is brilliant within this field. She is very adept at dealing with complex cases and has a great approach to client care.’
‘A really diligent firm that makes sure their "I"s are dotted and "T"s are crossed. They instruct counsel promptly in matters with thoroughly prepared briefs using very slick and secure online systems. Their training of staff is fantastic meaning even the most junior and newest recruits are always on top of their work.'
‘Shannett Thompson is a fantastic solicitor at KN in their education professional regulatory team. Extraordinarily bright and tenacious she is able to come up with creative solutions that obtain fantastic results for clients. She is also an incredible mentor supportive of younger members of the profession, running diversity initiatives at KN and ensuring that she instructs diverse and talented counsel in a wide range of cases.’
‘Rapidly growing practice in student disciplinary law.’
‘Shannett Thompson is a rising star in this field. Strong heritage in regulatory law which she deploys to her clients' advantage in student disciplinary cases.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Shannett Thompson