HCB Solicitors, Cardiff

Great support provided by Robert Slade and Maria Racz-Makany, helping my daughter through a difficult situation and investigation at University. Thanks to high quality work and support, and a rapid turnaround, clarity was brought to the situation and the correct outcome achieved for my daughter. We are very grateful to HCB for their great work and support.

Rob Price represented my son Luke in his appeal to remain at his specialist autism college, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the outset, Rob was professional, approachable and incredibly efficient. He acted extremely promptly throughout the process, always keeping us informed and ensuring everything was completed on time. His knowledge and expertise gave us confidence during what was a very stressful period. Most importantly, Rob genuinely understood how important the right educational placement was for Luke. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, Luke was able to remain at the college where he is thriving. We are so grateful for everything Rob did for our family. If you are looking for a solicitor who is knowledgeable, compassionate and truly committed to achieving the best outcome, I would not hesitate to recommend Rob Price.

EHCP representation: I approached the firm with need for representation for help with educational proceedings, the firm was amazing, the way they approached myself with kindness and open arms, was something I truly did not expect. We were represented by Stephanie Jones - Stephanie showed excellent time keeping, her attention to detail and pure compassion was astounding, she was on the case rapidly. I dealt at the time with a bereavement, while this was my burden to carry Stephanie knew how to extract information she needed from myself in a sensitive manner, she captured all the details in tight deadlines and Stephanie would consistently chase the Local Authority. And yes we did win and settled before we even got to tribunal, securing a independent SEN placement. The admin staff and Mollie the other solicitor were also a wonderful group of staff, but also lovely mention to alexander the assistant to Stephanie, I had burst in to tears on the phone and he quickly guided the best course and liaised with Stephanie, the kindness of the tone on the phone is something I will never forget. Stephanie rapidly emailed me shortly after. Stephanie and Alexander went above and beyond and helped prop a mother up who was dealing with the loss of a parent, I hope when I qualify as a solicitor I display the same integrity as this firm.

A huge thank you to Saskia, Rob, Luke and all the team who have assisted us on our journey. A special mention to Saskia who has in my opinion nerves of steel. She has delivered a very efficient and professional service throughout. Her knowledge in educational law is second to none. I'm so thankful that our case reached the outcome we were so hoping for and not having to attend the tribunal. I would highly recommend Saskia and the team and would not hesitate in contacting them again should the need arise. ⭐ Best wishes A and B Nunn.

We never expected to need legal help for our son’s school placement but found ourselves in the position to need to appeal the EHCP plan for our son. Friends recommended HCB solicitors and I’m so glad they did. The outcome was more than successful and we were supported through every step of the process. All work charged was fair and reasonable and everything was explained to us with care and detail. We dealt with many staff members at the firm and each and everyone of you were polite and supportive it was an absolute pleasure to have had you as our solicitors! Thank you to Caitlyn who took our case on as things heated up you were incredible and your advice was exactly what we needed to finish the case. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this team if you are looking for help with your children’s EHCP.

We instructed HCB Solicitors for our son’s SEND Tribunal appeal and were extremely impressed with the service provided by Ed Duff and Grace Stork. Due to an unexpected issue with our previous legal representation at a different firm, Ed took over the case at very short notice. Despite this, he immediately grasped the detail, understood our son’s profile with real insight, and took full command of the case without missing a beat. At the hearing, Ed was exceptional. He handled the Local Authority’s behaviour calmly and professionally, dismantled their evidence with precision, and presented our case in a clear, strategic and highly effective way. His advocacy was confident, measured and persuasive, and it directly secured the specialist placement our son needs. It was clear he had understood not just the legal issues, but our son as a whole child. Grace’s support throughout the process was also excellent. She kept everything organised, communicated clearly, and ensured that all documentation was handled smoothly, which made a stressful process far more manageable. We are incredibly grateful for the work Ed and Grace did for our family. Their professionalism, expertise and commitment made all the difference. We would not hesitate to recommend them to any parent navigating the SEND system.

I cannot thank Rob Price and his team enough for all of their help and support with progressing Annabelle’s EHCP appeal. Thanks to their hard work and expertise, the outcome was successful and Annabelle now has our preferred secondary school named in Section I of her EHCP. Throughout the entire process, Rob was extremely professional, knowledgeable and efficient. He always acted quickly on anything that needed to be done and was incredibly responsive throughout what can be a very stressful process for families. Whenever we spoke on the phone, it was very clear that he really knew his field inside out. He gave excellent advice, explained things clearly and always made me feel reassured and supported. Having Rob and his team involved made the whole process far less overwhelming than it otherwise would have been. I would absolutely recommend Rob and his team to anyone needing support with SEND or EHCP matters, and I would not hesitate to use them again in the future if needed.