Reputed by clients for covering ‘the whole area of education disputes’ Sinclairslaw represents children with special educational needs and their families. The education team is headed by ’standout lawyer’ Helen Gill, who frequently acts for individuals in judicial reviews challenging local authorities on issues such as EHCP. In Cardiff, Michael Charles and Christopher McFarland‘s practice covers a range of issues, including SEN matters and judicial reviews. Senior consultant Paul Conrathe represents parents and members of academic staff in sensitive matters concerning hormonal treatment for adolescents suffering from gender dysphoria, prayer rituals and abortion legislation.
Testimonials
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- ‘The firm provide excellent legal and paralegal support in large-scale, important public law litigation. Service levels are equivalent to much larger firms, for significantly lower fees.’
‘Paul Conrathe did an outstanding job in fraught circumstances in the recent Michaela School case.
Key clients
- Swalcliffe Park
- Heidi Crowter
Work highlights
- Advised Swalcliffe Park School regarding a judicial review of the Woking Council’s decision to name it in Section I of a child’s EHCP.
- Advised Michaela School regarding a judicial review of the school’s policy to ban prayer rituals on its premises.