On #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities, we reaffirm our commitment to working alongside clients towards a world where disabled people are treated with dignity, equity, and respect. A reminder of one of our recent cases in which our disabled clients used the law to protect their rights: [1/2]

We are delighted to be named as one of @thetimes.com best 250 law firms in England and Wales for 2026: www.thetimes.com/best-law-fir... #publiclaw #judicialreview #educationlaw #healthandsocialcare

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"The lawyers are exceptional in every way. They are exquisite litigators that are friendly yet feisty." We’re delighted to have maintained strong rankings in Chambers and Partners 2026 in Administrative and Public Law, Education and Court of Protection (health and welfare).

We are delighted to be recognised in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 once again this year, as ‘true fighters for some of the most vulnerable people in society’ and to have secured a Tier 1 ranking in Education for the second year running.

We are instructed in an application for judicial review challenging the decision by London Borough of #Ealing to close down or repurpose 10 #children’scentres

It's great to be at the #PDFConference2025 in Birmingham today. We're having some great conversations about how we can help #deputyship clients access #education #healthcare & #socialcare!

Our client, supported by #JusticeforME, is crowdfunding for legal advice with the aim of ensuring that specialist health services needed by everyone living with ME/cfs are made available – find out more here: www.crowdjustice.com/case/justice... #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis @swastrosarah.bsky.social

A judicial review of the CQC’s decision to register gender healthcare service Gender Plus Healthcare has been dismissed - @ris-law.bsky.social acted for the interested party, Gender Plus Healthcare, in successfully opposing the application 1/3

The summer holidays are the perfect time to plan ahead for the next academic year for your child with #SEND with our fixed fee #EHCP “Health Check”. Details available on our website: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk/new-fixed-fe...

Our clients are #crowdfunding to save 10 children’s centres in Ealing providing vital local support to children and their families and which the Council is proposing to close - find out more and support the campaign here: www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-ea...

‘Failed by the system’: Polly Sweeney, Partner at @ris-law.bsky.social speaks to the Law Gazette @lawsocietygazette.bsky.social on ministerial messages on special educational needs: www.lawgazette.co.uk/news-focus/i...

Delighted to announce that Stephanie McClymont has joined @ris-law.bsky.social as a paralegal, primarily assisting with our #SEND #education work. Welcome Stephanie! rookirwinsweeney.co.uk?specialist=s...

Looking forward to supporting our solicitors Katie Sinclair and @jentwright.bsky.social tonight, both finalists at this evening's Legal Aid Lawyer of the year awards - always fantastic to hear about the inspirational #legalaid work of colleagues in the sector! @lalyawards.bsky.social #LALY25

Immensely proud to have been one of the 17 trail-blazing organisations which took part in the UK #4DayWeek pilot this year, resulting in “extremely positive” findings in research published today.

Team @ris-law.bsky.social were proud to take part in another #LondonLegalWalk yesterday, which has now raised over £500,000 for @londonlegal.bsky.social to support frontline free legal advice agencies across London and the South East #accesstojustice

Our former client Alexander is swimming the English channel to raise money for @mencap.org.uk. Wishing him and the relay team the best of luck – you can donate to their cause here: www.justgiving.com/page/alexand... Good luck!

Our @ris-law.bsky.social's Alex Rook and @39essexchambers.bsky.social @stevebroach.bsky.social attended @sxsw.com London yesterday, to discuss how the law protects young people, where it is failing them, and how to fight to promote and protect their rights in relation to #healthcare and #socialcare

We are pleased to announce that Joana Rossi Cardenas has joined Rook Irwin Sweeney as an Administrator. You can find out more about Joana here: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk?specialist=1... Welcome Joana!

We are delighted to announce that Rook Irwin Sweeney’s Anisha Powel has been promoted from Litigation Assistant to Administrative Team Leader. Anisha joined our firm in January 2021 and has been an integral part of the firm’s administration team since. Very well deserved – congratulations Anisha!

Very proud of our lawyers Jennifer Wright @jentwright.bsky.social and Katie Sinclair, finalists in this year's Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards - Jennifer for Public Law and Katie for Legal Aid Newcomer. A testament to their fantastic work for our legal aid clients @lalyawards.bsky.social #LALY25

"Across the country we are seeing huge delays in initial assessments. There’s a blatant disregard for the rules." @ris-law.bsky.social's Polly Sweeney speaks to @thetimes.com about the continued delays in councils issuing EHC Plans for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability #SEND 1/2

We were recently instructed in a proposed #JudicialReview to Kent County Council’s “Special Schools Review” (a proposal to redesignate 7 special schools). Following pre-action correspondence sent on behalf of affected families, Kent has agreed not to take any steps to implement the decision. [1/2]

@ris-law.bsky.social’s Alex Rook and Rosie Campbell delivered a webinar on behalf of @babicmorg.bsky.social on 18 March 2025 discussing the complex issue of mental capacity to make decisions about diet. If you missed it, you can access it here: tinyurl.com/45et2hnv

Join us! We are recruiting for a Paralegal role *and* a part-time Administrator role. Deadline for applications is 5pm on 7 April 2025 - all details at the link below: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk/careers/

Our clients the Continuing Care Parents Group are #crowdfunding to challenge cuts to vital care and support for an “alarming” number of disabled children in their area - find out more and support them here: www.crowdjustice.com/case/disable...

@ris-law.bsky.social's Alex Rook and Rosie Campbell are delivering a free webinar on behalf of @babicmorg.bsky.social on 18 March between 12pm-1pm during #NutritionandHydrationWeek, exploring the complex issue of capacity to make informed choices about diet #mentalcapacity 1/2

We're pleased to see that the Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAPG) training module on Mental Health, Mental Capacity and Community Care Legal Aid has launched, co-written by our Rosie Campbell. You can find out more about the course on the LAPG's website: lapg.co.uk/training-sup... #accesstojustice

We are in the High Court this week for a judicial review challenging Devon County Council’s ‘Safety Valve Agreement’, with the Department of Education - a controversial arrangement about #SEND funding. Carine Patry KC, Ollie Persey, and Jake Thorold act as counsel. 1/2

Today is #HumanRightsDay. We’ve signed a letter to the Prime Minister and other political leaders alongside the British Institute of Human Rights and 70+ organisations calling them to stand up for human rights. You can read the letter on our website here: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk/human-rights... 1/3

"Fresher minds for longer" - our team at @ris-law.bsky.social featured in today's @nytimes.com article on trialling a 9-day fortnight as part of the current UK @4dayweek.bsky.social pilot, and how we make this work: www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/b...

We are delighted that Ellie Taylor has joined Rook Irwin Sweeney as an Administrator. You can find out more about Ellie here: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk?specialist=e...

"We ask - how can we support each other to do our most valuable work, rather than 'how can we get the most time' out of our employees?" Anne-Marie Irwin speaks to The Law Society about how Rook Irwin Sweeney is working towards a more sustainable way of lawyering www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/hr-an...

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Disability rights are human rights. Here’s a reminder of some recent cases in which our disabled clients have used the law to protects their rights: [1/5]