Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Solicitors in Birmingham Specialising in Child Care, Education & Employment Law
Established in 1996, we are a niche law firm specialising in child care law, education law, and employment law. Our practice was founded by Karen Bailey, the first African-Caribbean woman solicitor to establish a practice in Birmingham City Centre. With over 25 years of experience, we provide expert legal representation and advice to clients in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Our team combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to client-focused service, prioritising the needs of individuals and families. We are proud to be based in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, serving both local and national clients.Our solicitors are members of key legal panels and have extensive experience in social services cases, tribunal proceedings, and employment disputes. We maintain a strong focus on accessibility through legal aid and transparent communication. Our practice reflects decades of combined experience in navigating complex legal frameworks to protect client interests. Through our work in human trafficking and modern slavery cases, we uphold our commitment to justice for vulnerable individuals. Our reputation is built on consistent advocacy, ethical practice, and measurable outcomes for our clients.
Services
Child Care Law
Education Law
Employment Law
Human Trafficking
Legal Aid
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Specialist expertise in child care, education, and employment law
- Legal aid available for eligible clients
- Over 25 years' experience in Birmingham's legal sector
- Solicitors with tribunal and public law specialisation
- Client-focused approach prioritising individual needs
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Children Panel
- Legal Aid Agency
Services
Child Care Law
We specialise in social services cases including care proceedings, adoption, and contact arrangements. Our solicitors represent children and parents in complex family law matters. Legal aid is available for eligible clients.
Education Law
Providing legal representation for education-related disputes including exclusions, special educational needs, and access to appropriate schooling. We advise on tribunal appeals and disability discrimination cases.
Employment Law
Advising employees and employers on unfair dismissal, discrimination, and settlement agreements. Our services cover contract disputes, redundancy issues, and workplace rights under UK employment legislation.
Human Trafficking
Specialist legal support for victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. We handle criminal justice aspects and coordinate with support agencies to protect vulnerable individuals' rights.
Legal Aid
Assessing eligibility and providing legally aided representation in child care, education, and employment cases. We help clients navigate the legal aid application process for qualifying matters.
People
Karen Bailey
Principal Solicitor
Founder of Bailey Wright, specialising in child care law. First African-Caribbean woman solicitor in Birmingham City Centre. Member of Law Society Children Panel with 25+ years' experience.
Dion Calder
Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 2019 with experience in children's law, education cases, and public law matters. Handles judicial review cases and tribunal proceedings for vulnerable clients.
Eddie Bailey
Practice Manager
Business manager with 25+ years' experience in practice management. Former welfare benefits advisor who developed employment law resources for businesses while managing firm operations.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in child care law, education law, and employment law, with additional expertise in human trafficking cases and legal aid matters.
Do you offer legal aid services?
Yes, we provide legal aid for eligible clients in child care, education, and employment law cases through the Legal Aid Agency.
Are you based in Birmingham?
Yes, our offices are located in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, serving clients across the West Midlands and nationally.
Can you help with school exclusion cases?
Yes, our education law team handles school exclusion disputes, special educational needs provision, and tribunal appeals.
Do you handle employment tribunal cases?
Yes, we represent clients in employment tribunal cases including unfair dismissal, discrimination, and workplace rights disputes.
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