We are a specialist
law practice, acting nationwide throughout the UK, providing
professional legal services and advice to our clients. Our expertise is widespread from
commercial law through to family law and special education needs (SEN).
We are currently staging a series of seminars focusing on special educational needs (SEN) and the law,
the education of disabled children, parents' rights, and the requirements of the
Education Act on Local Authorities (LEA's). Information and advice is provided free for
parents on all aspects of SEN and education issues. Please refer to our 'SEN seminars' section for further details.
Having gained widespread recognition at national level,
we are now acknowledged as an established leading law firm, and listed in the
Legal 500.
You will find information about the services we offer, our members, Company details, and how our approach to modern day legal issues can help you resolve problems you may be experiencing.
Registering with us enables you to have free subscription to The Education Bulletin, a quarterly online magazine, bringing you up-to-date news in education and a forum to get people talking!
Sinclairs Solicitors is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Conference facilities are also available in Holborn, London. Please contact us on (029) 2070 6444 for further details.
Sinclairs Education Helpline.
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We are a dynamic company
involved in not only UK but international case
studies. Over the years we have been involved
in numerous cases, one of which was the well
known 'Internet Twins' case.
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The Data Protection Act (1998) Privacy Statement applies in respect of the processing of personal data. Find out how Sinclairs Data Protection Policy applies to information we may hold about you.
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The information contained in this website is provided solely for information purposes only. Please ensure you read this important information if you intend using this website for reference purposes.
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News
& Events
Find out more about our local
company news. You'll also find details of any forthcoming events and information about the Special Education Needs (SEN) seminars that Sinclairs Solicitors
have recently been staging throughout the summer months in the UK.
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Site Accessibility
Site Accessibility is an important issue these days, you'll find information on how we've addressed issues relating to web site access difficulties, and what features this site offers for you...
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Testimonials
Sinclairs has been involved in many high profile case over recent times, in particular cases relating to child law or special educational needs. View our testimonials section to see what clients have to say about the company and the quality service we provide.
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Sinclairs are always looking for exceptional candidates, if you feel you meet these requirements then please print out a copy of the application form and send it to our Penarth Offices (for the attention of Julia Martin). Please note, if you are applying for a training position, admissions for September 2007 have expired, but if you wish to apply for September 2008 the deadline is 30th May 2008.
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If you wish to register with us to receive a free quarterly information bulletin setting out the latest developments in Education, including special educational needs please enter your information here. This service is free of charge and will provide the latest/essential information to all those working in education to those who register with us..
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Special Needs College Questionnaire
Sinclairs are currently updating our further and higher education college database and are inviting college representatives to complete a short questionnaire. We thank you for your assistance
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The Education Bulletin
The Education Bulletin is an independent magazine sponsored by Sinclairs, aimed at providing help and support to parents, students and professionals working in all areas of education.
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Headed jointly by Mr
Russell Jenkins & Mr Griff Morgan,
together with other lawyers, the department
specialises in all areas of both domestic &
commercial conveyancing.
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Criminal
Law
Based in our Cardiff
office in Canton, this department is headed by
Mr. Greg Evans together with Mr Griff Morgan who are both members of Cardiff Police Station and Magistrates Court Duty Solicitor Schemes.
We have been awarded a Criminal law Franchise by the Legal Services Commission for provision of a quality service to our clients
and handle a wide variety of criminal related matters.
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Education
Law
Based at our Penarth & Birmingham Offices, together with conference facilities available in London, Education is
headed by Mr Mike Charles who is a leading expert in this field of law, we are one of only two law firms
authorised and contracted by the Government's Legal Services Commission in Wales to advise in education law.
We offer a nationwide service on all matters relating to Education Law including special education needs (SEN).
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Education Law
(Higher)
Entering University these
days has never been so expensive. It is possible that in the future these costs will increase. This is all the more reason
why as "paying customers" students may readily resort to the law if they feel that their university or college has not provided
value for money. Headed by Mr Mike Charles, we are able offer advice and representation on all matters of higher education,
the main ones being admissions, disciplinary proceedings, exclusions, plagiarism, grants/finance & dealing with academic appeals.
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Employment
Law
Employment Law has
become an increasingly important area of law over recent times. There are new and amended employment laws
to protect against unfair dismissal, prevent and deal with discrimination in
the workplace, improve employee welfare and workplace conditions as well as legislation to resolve employee disputes. In
addition the law helps to protect employers rights equally as well.
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Entertainment Law
Sinclairs undertake
legal work for people and organisations in many different areas of the entertainment business. Clients have been advised in
relation to music industry contracts including recording agreements, management agreements and publishing contracts.
Clients also seek advice in relation to copyright matters which are governed in the UK by the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988
which came into force on the 1st August 1989.
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Family
Law
Our Family Law Department
specialises in the following areas: Divorce,
separation, financial settlement, child disputes,
child care, Adoption, Domestic Violence, National
& International Child Abduction, Legal Aid &
Human Rights issues. The Civil Partnership Act 2004 which addresses Gay Rights, applies from 5th December 2005 and will be one of the most ground breaking pieces of legislation ever introduced.
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Litigation
We handle many cases including
negligence, professional negligence, contract disputes, building disputes and commercial litigation. We only engage
highly specialist barristers to act on your behalf.
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[SEN] Special Educational
Needs
Headed
by Mr Mike Charles, Sinclairs is a member of
ELAS - (the Education Law Association) & the Legal Services Commission Franchise, and act nationwide. We
handle all matters relating to Special Educational Needs, together with the support of leading barristers.
Our growing department deals with all SEN legal issues & SEN law, SEN tribunals, statementing issues,
placements, assessments, admissions, inclusion
& exclusion matters, LEA (local Education Authority) disputes and much more.
Your childs education is of paramount importance, if you consider your child is not receiving the level of
education that they rightly deserve, then please contact Sinclairs. Our aim is to achieve the best possible education
for your child.
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[SEN] Seminars
We are currently staging a series of seminars throughout England & Wales focusing on Special Education Needs. The seminars
are hosted by a panel of experts and representatives from SEN schools throughout the UK, and in addition there will be an
opportunity to hear of parental experiences. These seminars are free to attend, although we do ask that you register with us
to guarantee a place. All advice and literature is provided free of charge.
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Sports Law
This department is headed by
Mr. Russell Jenkins a solicitor of over 30 years experience, who has acted for a number of sporting celebrities in relation to contracts and other contentious and non-contentious issues.
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The Elderly and the Law
This department is headed by Rhys Williams who is a member of the national association �Solicitors for the Elderly� (SFE). SFE is an association of lawyers who specialise in legal services for older people and their carers. If you believe that either you or your relative are paying care fees when perhaps you shouldn't be, please complete our online questionnaire.
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Wills
& Probate
Jointly headed by Mr
Griff Morgan & Mr Russell Jenkins
who deal with all aspects in this area of Law.
This includes Estate Administration, Probate,
Wills, Inheritance, Taxation issues, Family
Disputes and more.
We aim to make the procedures associated with
dealing with bereavement clear and concise,
minimising the distress of losing a loved one.
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ABOUT SINCLAIRS SOLICITORS
It is important that
when you turn to the law you are assured that
your case is handled by specialists. Our Client
Pledge guarantees that you will receive the
best possible advice and representation if required.
