30 Park Place offers clear, dependable legal support to public bodies and individuals involved in education disputes, regulatory matters, and tribunal proceedings across England and Wales. Our advice is practical, precise, and focused on resolving our clients’ real challenges in education law. Our barristers have played key roles in cases that set important legal precedents and shape the direction of education law in Wales.
We act for a broad spectrum of clients, including local authorities, parents, schools, children, NHS bodies, Welsh Ministers, and government departments.
30 Park Place is one of the UK’s few multi-disciplinary sets and a recognised authority in education law in Wales. Our barristers are respected in court, trusted by solicitors, and regularly instructed in significant cases.
We blend expert legal knowledge with local insight and national reach. Our recent work includes the first Upper Tribunal decision interpreting the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018, and the first Judicial Review brought under its provisions.
Our barristers are known for their clarity, approachability, and skill. They are trusted advisers and compelling advocates with a strong record across all areas of education law.
We build lasting relationships by providing what solicitors value most: precise advice, prompt turnaround, and consistent communication at every stage.
Our members are ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for their clear thinking, persuasive advocacy, and sound judgment.
We also deliver training for local authorities and schools across Wales, helping them meet their legal duties with confidence.
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