Mishcon de Reya LLP’s education offering acts for individuals in religious discrimination, sexual misconduct, abuse, freedom of speech and gender identity cases. The team is led by Robert Lewis, who has a broad education practice and advises clients on safeguarding, academic freedom and equality law. Shulamit Aberbach specialises in advising on complaints, exclusions, and discrimination, while Hazel Brayden advises individuals on contentious educational matters.
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Key clients
- Union of Jewish Students
Work highlights
Acted on behalf of the Union of Jewish Students to represent two Jewish students attending UCL, who were facing hostility and intolerance on campus.
Practice head
Robert Lewis
Other key lawyers
Shulamit Aberbach; Hazel Brayden