Rook Irwin Sweeney
@ris-law.bsky.social
Award winning specialist public law and human rights firm. Judicial review | education law | health & social care | mental capacity | environmental law
www.rookirwinsweeney.co.uk
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Rook Irwin Sweeney
@ris-law.bsky.social
· Oct 16
"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).
Today is #HumanRightsDay. Alongside the British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) and 180+ organisations we’ve signed a letter to the Prime Minister to call for leadership that strengthens rights, not weakens them. Read the letter here: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk/human-rights... 1/3
December 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Today is #HumanRightsDay. Alongside the British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) and 180+ organisations we’ve signed a letter to the Prime Minister to call for leadership that strengthens rights, not weakens them. Read the letter here: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk/human-rights... 1/3
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]
December 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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
November 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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
Webinar Alert: Helping Your Child Navigate Education Transitions
October 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Webinar Alert: Helping Your Child Navigate Education Transitions
"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).
October 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM
"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.
October 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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
September 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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!
September 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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
September 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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
July 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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...
New fixed fee advice service launched: EHCP “Health Check” | Rook Irwin Sweeney - Public Law. Human Rights.
rookirwinsweeney.co.uk
July 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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...
Save Ealing's Children's Centres from Closure! URGENT FUNDING NEEDED.
We are a group of parents, carers and local community campaigners trying to stop Ealing Council from closing 10 children’s centres across our borough.
www.crowdjustice.com
July 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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...
In depth: Decoding muddy ministerial messages on special educational needs
After mixed messaging on its plans for the SEND Tribunal, the government is refusing to guarantee what needs provision will remain in place. And why no mention of local authorities?
www.lawgazette.co.uk
July 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
‘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...
July 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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
#LALY25
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
July 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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
#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.
4-day week. 6-month trial. 100% success. ✅
Our latest pilot, involving nearly 1,000 workers, has ended with every company deciding to continue their shorter working week.
- KPIs maintained
- 62% saw burnout reduction
- 45% more satisfied with life
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
Our latest pilot, involving nearly 1,000 workers, has ended with every company deciding to continue their shorter working week.
- KPIs maintained
- 62% saw burnout reduction
- 45% more satisfied with life
It’s time for a 4-day week. ⏰
July 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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
June 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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!
Alexander's fundraiser for Mencap
Help Alexander Sixsmith raise money to support Mencap
www.justgiving.com
June 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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
June 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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!
June 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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!
May 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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
May 21, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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
April 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"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]
April 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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
March 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
@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