Supporting children, students and the parents of children, IBB Law acts on the full range of education related issues and disputes, such as SEN work, school exclusions, complaints and admissions, and issues such as bullying, safeguarding and academic misconduct. The department is headed by litigator Malcolm Underhill, taking over the post from Salima Mawji who joined NBB Law as consultant. Celia Whittuck handles safeguarding matters, as well as discrimination, exclusions, and special educational needs matters, while Priscilla Adu is well-versed in further and higher education issues, focussing on misconduct.
Testimonials
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- ‘Very empathetic and attentive to each individual clients needs. I felt heard and understood for the first time by professionals. The team was easy and quick to communicate with and the whole process made me feel at ease.’
‘Raveena Mehta was very quick and efficient. My matter was dealt and over with quite quickly with a happy outcome.’
‘IBB offer an excellent education law service, with particular expertise in higher education matters.’
‘Celia Whittuck is a star individual. She has gained considerable experience in education law and has excellent strategic litigation strategy, particularly for civil claims against independent schools and universities, and internal complaints and appeal processes in relation to these institutions. She puts the clients outcome at the heard of what she does, and has a track record for achieving good results.’
‘Growing education law team focusing on higher education law matters.’
‘Celia Whittuck is a phenomenally dedicated solicitor and a real delight to work with.’
‘Focused and determined education team.’
‘Celia Whittuck has growing reputation in the area.’
Key clients
- XYZ
- CE
- AF
- CC
- SM
- PK
- SS
- JW
- KA
- DO
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Malcolm Underhill