About Max
I have first hand experience working with young people with complex needs and have seen both the harm caused by inadequate support as well as the positive impact of getting it right. That insight drives my interest in education law and my commitment to helping families access the support they need.
Max is a legal assistant in the education law team, specialising in supporting parents and carers to secure the education provision their children need to thrive.
Before joining Russell-Cooke, Max worked as a special educational needs tutor, supporting students with a range of learning needs and Education, Health and Care Plans. This experience has given him a practical understanding of the education system and the challenges faced by children, young people and their families.
Max is committed to access to justice, promoting fairness and helping individuals navigate public systems. He volunteers for national charity SOS!SEN .
Experience
Max has experience working on cases including:
- special educational needs (SEN)
- school admissions
- school exclusions
- disability discrimination
- judicial review
- disputes with schools
- disputes with local authorities
Education
- University of Law—Legal Practice Masters (ongoing)
- Open University—Law LLB
Memberships
Member of the Education Law Association
Max's highlights
29.12.2025
From SEN tutor to legal assistant: The difference informed advocacy can make
03.09.2025
What legal rights and entitlements does a child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have?