Rook Irwin Sweeney LLP fields a rapidly growing team of education lawyers who are ‘highly skilled and knowledgable about all areas of SEND law’ and excel at handling court challenges, disability discrimination claims, and Tribunal cases related to school placements and exclusions, issues related to EHC plans, and alternative educational provisions. The team has acted for the parents of young children in a number of unique Tribunal challenges concerning education other than at school packages, and the practice’s offering is broadened by a social justice fund available to families struggling to afford legal advice. The practice is jointly led by Caroline Barrett, Anne-Marie Irwin, and co-founding partner Polly Sweeney, all of whom have extensive experience acting in a wide range of Tribunal appeals and judicial reviews concerning SEN law. Jennifer Wright, who joined the firm in April 2022 and regularly advises on matters related to the Equality Act 2010, is also highly recommended.
Testimonials
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‘This is a firm that really puts a huge effort into getting its clients the right outcome. Each partner is highly skilled and knowledgable about all areas of SEND law.’
‘Polly Sweeney is a cut above the rest when it comes to supporting clients to get the best and right provision for their children with special needs. She is the type of litigator that every family needs - she's tenacious, powerful, calm and focussed whilst putting her clients at ease knowing they have the best advice. She's exceptionally bright and detail orientated and an utter pleasure to deal with.’