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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Education: Maxwell Gillott

The Firm: The firm has expanded to incorporate a medical negligence partner, but the national repute of this "steady and efficient" education practice for parents and children remains the envy of the North.
The Lawyers: "Charismatic" Elaine Maxwell is noted by peers as "a sharp cookie and a force to be reckoned with." She provides a comprehensive spectrum of advice to individuals bringing claims against the education system.
The Clients: Parents and children

Clinical Negligence

The Firm: Charles Gillott, assisted by a trainee, handles clinical negligence work in this Lancaster firm, established in January 2003. A former partner at Irwin Mitchell, Gillott gained plaudits from one particularly eminent barrister as "absolutely outstanding - amongst the top five nationwide." Concentrating primarily on cases involving babies and children, he recently acted in the unusual case of Taylor v West Yorks Health Authority, in which an obstetric breach of duty resulted in the deafness of a child.

Legal 500 2004/5

Elaine Maxwell is praised as a 'solid, very good lawyer' at Maxwell Gillott. The firm has developed a particular expertise in obtaining places at independent schools for children with autism and complex learning difficulties, as well as properly supported mainstream places for children with Down's syndrome

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