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Steven Baylis is a Consultant Solicitor in our highly regarded Court of ProtectionCommunity Care, and Special Educational Needs teams. His expertise in Community Care, Special Educational Needs and Public Law allows him to provide comprehensive legal advice relating to the rights of children and adults living with a disability, injury, or illness.

Steven has over 15 years of experience of advising parents, young people, schools and colleges, the Official Solicitor, deputies and advocates. His pragmatic approach and ability to translate complex legal issues into straightforward language ensures that his advice is comprehensive and clear.

Before becoming a solicitor, Steven worked as a teaching assistant in a special school and provided care to children and adults with physical and/or mental disabilities. Steven has seen first-hand the difference that suitable provision can make. He utilises this perspective when advising clients. 

 

Steven's key cases

Steven’s experience includes:

  • Securing independent residential special school placements;
  • Advising on and bringing health and welfare applications to the Court of Protection to obtain decisions in clients’ best interests;
  • Challenging local authority community care assessments and funding decisions;
  • Challenging ICB funding decisions to ensure the costs of care are secured; and
  • Bringing judicial review proceedings to secure legally enforceable special educational provision.

 

 

Steven Baylis's expertise

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Or get in touch by phone:

0118 402 2550

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