Hanna Head

Hanna joined Birketts in July 2022 as a Paralegal in the Administrative and Public Law Disputes Team, having previously worked at a city law firm.

Hanna covers the whole range of team work including judicial review matters, procurement disputes, Equality Act disputes, dealing with vexatious and persistent complainants especially for Local Authorities and has a particular emphasis on education disputes and student issues for state and independent schools, Universities and for Oxbridge Colleges.

In education matters, Hanna has assisted schools and Local Authorities in Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal appeals and in disability discrimination claims. Hanna also advises a number of schools and colleges on their policies and procedures to ensure that they are compliant with statutory requirements, Government guidance and industry best practice, particularly in respect of admissions and exclusions. Hanna has also advised parents in relation to their rights in respect of EHC Plans and how they can be enforced.

Hanna is an Advanced Paralegal member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and has completed her CILEX Level 6 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice in Civil Litigation. She is currently working towards completing her portfolio for submission to become a Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer.