Jonathan Auburn KC
‘Exceptional knowledge of the law, attention to detail and ability to process information under pressure. An exceptional advocate who gets results. Always approachable, making time to assist with urgent complex matters.’
With a ‘formidable reputation in the education law field’, 11KBW cover the full range of education law issues and education disputes and is home to barristers who lead in some of the most high-profile education cases. Jonathan Auburn KC appeared for the school and local authority in the inquest into the death of Ruth Perry, a headteacher took her own life following a critical Ofsted report. Aileen McColgan KC continued to represent the University of Bristol in an appeal on the judge’s finding that the university had not breached a duty of care brought by the family of a student who took her own life. Tom Cross was junior counsel for the school in R (TTT) v Michaela School, in which he defeated a challenge by a Muslim pupil regarding the prayer ritual ban imposed by the school, which was alleged to have violated her Article 9 rights under the European Convention on Human Rights. With significant experience in the higher education sector, Katherine Eddy regularly acts in high profile and sensitive discrimination challenges brought by students and academics against universities.
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Témoignages
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- 'The clerks at 11KBW are always very responsive. Michael Smith in particular is very good at building rapport with instructing solicitors and provides a first class service.'
- '11KBW has a formidable reputation in the education law field.'
- 'A top notch set with a strong set of juniors.'
- '11KBW remains one of the stand-out sets dealing with education law at present. The range of counsel specialising in the sector is probably the strongest in England.'
- '11KBW has strength in depth, delivers excellent high-level training and is the market leader for Higher Education.'
Avocats
Leading silks
Joanne Clement KC
Joanne is the go-to for judicial review, complex student casework and inquiry work; she is highly personable and her advice and guidance is valued by both the in-house legal team and the internal client. She understands and takes account of the political context in which clients operate and also spots legal issues which enable clients to make novel and persuasive arguments.’
James Goudie KC
Authority, clarity, expertise and responsiveness.’
Jonathan Moffett KC
Jonathan works particularly well with the specialist team. He does not come across or attempt to the “the big I AM” but instead recognises and acknowledges the client and legal experience that those instructing him bring to the matter.’
Peter Oldham KC
‘Peter is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and quick to respond. He goes above and beyond and gives a faultless service.’
Aileen McColgan KC
Unflappable. On complex and often emotional issues, she is excellent at taking the temperature of the room (or the court) and tailoring her advocacy without losing any of her tenacity.’
Andrew Sharland KC
Andrew is brilliant with people - even very difficult clients – also, very good at getting to the nub of any issue. Very down to earth and does not attempt to upstage instructing solicitors.‘
Meilleurs Juniors
Rising stars
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
