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Another Post 16 Education Law Seminar Announced

February 24, 2012read more

The firm shall be conducting a free to attend seminar on the law relating to post 16 provision at Frewen College, East Sussex on Friday 27th April between 1pm and 3pm.

Treehouse School London on 9th May 2012. Treehouse school is based at Pears National Centre for Autism Education Woodside Avenue...



Leading Solicitor in major publication

January 9, 2012read more

Sinclairslaw are delighted to announce the publication of the latest Community Care and Law text book published by Legal Action Group, within which its departmental head Carolyn Goodall is acknowledged as one of its important contributors. Carolyn said "The book by Luke Clements and Pauline Thompson...



With the Right Support, You Can Go All The Way

December 7, 2011read more

The firm was delighted today to learn that yet another child with significant learning difficulties that we represented some years ago has found a place at University. Today the firm received a moving letter from a past client that says it all. The firm hopes that this story will be an inspiration t...



Post 16 Education Law Seminars Announced

September 28, 2011read more

Parents of young people who are approaching 16 and need help will be delighted to learn that Sinclairslaw shall be staging seminars across London this November. The seminars will focus on the law relating to special needs post 16 - with or without a statement of SEN. Further information can be obtai...



Community Care Team Expands

July 29, 2011read more

Laura Fraser a well known advocate in Community Care has joined the Sinclairslaw team. Based in our South Wales office, Laura will work with Carolyn Goodall one of UK's leading community care lawyers....



Family Law Mediation Services Announced

July 21, 2011read more

Sinclairslaw are delighted to announce that Jane Williams who is a resolution trained mediator, and who recently upgraded her qualifications to be one of the only solicitor trained mediators in Cardiff. Jane stated that she is "delighted to be able to offer a valuable service to members of public wh...



LEGAL AID SURVIVES IN SPECIAL NEEDS CASES

June 23, 2011read more

It is good news that responses to the Government including those of our own, have resulted in the Government announcing that Special Needs Cases will survive the severe legal aid cuts.

Unfortunately however, the Legal Aid Sentencing, and Punishment of Offenders Bill will see the removal of all o...



SEN Proposals in England announced

March 9, 2011read more

The UK Government have issued a consultation document seeking views on reform of Special Educational Needs Law in England. This will result in the scrapping of statements of SEN with a proposal to introduce a pupil premium. The proposal is broadly accepted but reservations exist in relation to wheth...



Education Law Legal Aid - Sinclairslaw responds to Government

February 1, 2011read more

Sinclairslaw partners today issued a press release in response to the Government's proposals to withdraw legal aid in Education Law Cases. Read the press release by clicking here

If you wish to read the full response click
Family Surgery Announced

January 14, 2011read more

The partners of Sinclairslaw are delighted to announce that for a limited period we are able to offer, for our divorce and family clients a free legal surgery at our Cardiff Offices. Please click HERE for further de...



Mike Charles Speaks out against Mobility Benefit Reform

January 10, 2011read more

Sinclairslaw partner Mike Charles this week appeared on BBC Breakfast and spoke out against the proposals to remove the mobility component in DLA claims for those within residential care. Speaking to BBC breakfast, he stated that the move could be contrary to Human Rights if it deprived individuals ...



School Admission Appeals - Decision Time

December 29, 2010read more

Very soon parents throughout England and Wales shall receive notice from their local authority as to whether school admission applications were successful. It is important to note that appeals need to made promptly. Speak to us if you need our help....



One of Wales's leading family lawyers has joined the team

December 10, 2010read more

Jane Williams, a well known and respected Cardiff divorce lawyer has joined our Cardiff offices....



Top community care lawyer joins the national team

December 10, 2010read more

One of the UK's most experienced community care lawyers joins Sinclairslaw to assist in heading the firm's new community care department.

Carolyn Goodall says she is delighted to join such a respected firm and looks forward to assisting both the disabled and the elderly secure their rights....




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