Louise O’Driscoll

Associate Solicitor

Louise O’Driscoll has been a solicitor for over 20 years starting her professional career as a criminal solicitor in the Midlands, before developing an interest in education law. Louise has strong advocacy and analytical skills from her years appearing before Magistrates and Judges and they are put to excellent use in this field. She is confident at drafting written submissions as well as delivering a logical, clear and concise argument in person before school Governors, The Independent Appeals Panel or University Panels.

Louise advises parents and families on issues regarding children and
students in the following areas:

University investigations such as fitness to practise, fitness to study, academic and non-academic misconduct whether that be initiation of the process or appealing the outcome
Primary and Secondary School Admission Appeals
ESFA Complaints
Complaints to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA)
Independent School issues
School Exclusions
EHCP plans – applying, failing to assess, failing to implement, failure to name a school, failure to review/amend
SEN Tribunals, appealing aspects of an EHCP, disability discrimination

Her clients are grateful for the caring and professional way she deals with their case from start to finish.

Services & Specialisms

Expert advice & representation in these areas

EHCP Solicitors

A correct EHCP is crucial in enabling children with special educational needs to receive the support they need in school. Our solicitors will help you get the right plan for your child.
EHCP Appeals

Our expert solicitors can help throughout the EHCP appeals process. We can discuss the merits of an appeal, help you to gather the documentation that you need and represent you in a hearing.
EHCP Applications

Our solicitors can provide as much support as you require. We can create the EHCP application on your behalf, or we can advise you as you fill out the necessary forms.
Independent & Private School Solicitors

Our solicitors will work with you to resolve disputes with your child's independent or private school, or to help ensure that your child receives the best possible experience during their time there.
Student Misconduct Inquiries

We advise and represent students facing their university’s disciplinary processes with the goal of allowing you to continue your education and safeguard your future.
Sexual Allegations Against University Students

Our specialist crime and education solicitors can help students facing sexual allegations at every stage of the university's misconduct process.
Student Fitness to Practise

Our experience working with healthcare professionals extends to students, who may be the subject of a fitness to practise investigation whilst studying. Contact us to discuss your options.
Education Solicitors

Our multidisciplinary team supports teachers, students and parents in all areas of education. Our services include TRA representation for teachers, admissions and EHCP support, student misconduct representation and more.
Primary School Admissions

Work with our education solicitors to get your children into the right primary school, giving them the start to their school life that they need.
School Exclusions

Our education solicitors will help you understand your options if your child has been excluded from school, including drafting written arguments where they may help your case.
Secondary School Admissions

Secondary school is a critical time for young people. Speak to Richard Nelson LLP to discuss how we can help get your child into the right school.

I am passionate about supporting people in difficult and troublesome times, offering support, guidance and compassion to bring about a favourable outcome.

Louise O'Driscoll

The speed and thoroughness of the advice we were given was of top quality, and given the quick turn around with the case, I couldn’t be more satisfied.

A Client