Solicitor at Watkins Solicitors Incorporating Brain Sinnott & Co
Celine Conley
Solicitor - Solicitor
SRA ID: 7003157
Celine has completed her Law Degree, LPC and LLM qualifications. Celine qualified as a solicitor in January 2024, having spent the previous two years as a Trainee Solicitor in both the family and education law departments. Celine will continue to assist people with both their family and education law issues. Celine assists with divorce and matrimonial finances, as well as all aspects of the EHC Plan process, including appeals to the SEN Tribunal.
192 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1JF
Licensed for 3 years
Practice Areas
Education, Family Law
- Family Law 6%
- Education 94%
25 Client Reviews
Overall experience
- Value For Money
- Approachability
About Celine Conley
Celine has completed her Law Degree, LPC and LLM qualifications. Celine qualified as a solicitor in January 2024, having spent the previous two years as a Trainee Solicitor in both the family and education law departments. Celine will continue to assist people with both their family and education law issues. Celine assists with divorce and matrimonial finances, as well as all aspects of the EHC Plan process, including appeals to the SEN Tribunal.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Celine Conley
Address
Watkins Solicitors Incorporating Brain Sinnott & Co
192 North Street
Bedminster
Bristol
BS3 1JF
Phone 0117 939 0350
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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Solicitor
Watkins Solicitors
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Expert Help with EHCP Refusal to Assess Appeal
I can’t recommend Celine Conley highly enough. She provided expert legal support throughout our appeal against a refusal to assess for an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan), which she successfully resolved in our favour.
From our very first phone call, Celine was supportive, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. She explained the process clearly, offered honest and practical advice, and always highlighted the most cost-effective options available. Communication was consistently prompt, and I always felt well-informed and reassured throughout the process.
Thanks to Celine’s dedication and expertise, we achieved the outcome we were hoping for. If you’re looking for legal support with an EHCP or special educational needs matter, I would absolutely recommend Celine Conley.
Lawyer named in this review: Celine Conley
A representative from Watkins Solicitors responded to this review on 24 June, 2025
Dear Rachel, Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear that Celine provided such expert and supportive help throughout your EHCP appeal. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Best regards, Watkins Solicitors
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Celine assisted my family with changing section B/F/I
Celine goes above and beyond, nothing was to much trouble and kept us informed and updated throughout the whole process.
celine got an amazing outcome which resulted in having a private independent specialist school named on my daughters plan to start in September 2025. we are one very happy family but none of this would of been possible if it wasn’t for Celine and all her hard work
Lawyer named in this review: Celine Conley
A representative from Watkins Solicitors responded to this review on 20 June, 2025
Dear Gemma, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re thrilled Celine could achieve such a positive outcome for your daughter and support your family throughout the process. Best regards, Watkins Solicitors
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Appealing an EHCP
With the help of Celine, we have secured a bespoke education package for our daughter, just prior to tribunal. Celine has been brilliant through out the entire process making it as stress free as possible. She kept me regularly updated, was always very swift to respond to any of my queries and secured the best outcome for my daughter without the need to go to tribunal. I can highly recommend Celine.
Lawyer named in this review: Celine Conley
A representative from Watkins Solicitors responded to this review on 11 June, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Sian. We're thrilled that Celine could support you and secure the best outcome for your daughter while making the process stress-free. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
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EHC Plan Assessment
Excellent service, highly recommended. The LA conceded at an early stage of appeal proceedings as Celine successfully achieved EHC Plan assessment despite the LA initial refusal.
Lawyer named in this review: Celine Conley
A representative from Watkins Solicitors responded to this review on 22 May, 2025
Thank you for your great feedback — we're delighted Celine was able to achieve a successful outcome early in the process!
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SEND tribunal Appeal
We approached Watkins solicitors when we re going through one of the most difficult stages in our lives. Celine was very approachable and compassionate, listening to us and replying always on time. We are so very happy for the service received. We are extremely grateful for the support received. Thank you Celine.
Lawyer named in this review: Celine Conley
A representative from Watkins Solicitors responded to this review on 29 April, 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted Celine was able to support you with compassion and care during such a difficult time.
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EHCP
Celine helped us with an appeal to have an EHCP assessment for our son and then throughout the very stressful process until achieving a successful outcome when awarded the EHCP best suited to his needs.
In addition to legal advice and support, Celine was always pro-active, reassuring and sensitive to the needs of our son.
Lawyer named in this review: Celine Conley
A representative from Watkins Solicitors responded to this review on 23 April, 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review, Chris! We're so glad that Celine was able to guide you through the EHCP process with such care and dedication. It's wonderful to hear that her proactive and reassuring support made a positive impact on your family!
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Exceptional, truly the best of the best.
Celine worked with us proactively and tenaciously to complete an appeal against a refusal to assess and to review a draft of an Education, Health and Care Plan. As a result, our preferred specialist school was named for our child, which we never would have achieved without Celine's expertise. Without her dedicated assistance, we would not have made any progress.
Celine's help was crucial in securing a place at a specialist school, and her professional knowledge is truly commendable. She is the best of the best, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. We will be forever grateful for the positive changes Celine has made in our child's life. Thank you so much, Celine.
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Outstanding SEN Solicitor – Highly Recommended
Celine Conley is, without doubt, one of the finest SEN solicitors in the UK. We engaged with Watkins Solicitors for Celine to conduct a thorough review of our child's Draft EHC Plan and to manage a complex contents appeal. Thanks to her exceptional wealth of expertise, Celine successfully secured a FULL EOTAS/C (home education) package for our child.
The situation was extremely challenging, as the Local Authority sought to place our child in a completely unsuitable setting. However, Celine’s expertise in SEN law and her relentless determination led to a resounding victory, securing a FULL EOTAS/C package for our child. Without her exceptional knowledge and meticulous approach, this outcome would not have been possible and something we know we could never have achieved as parents.
Communication was impeccable; emails and phone calls were answered within minutes or within the hour, ensuring we were always supported. What sets Celine apart is not just her SEN legal expertise, but also her genuine compassion. She deeply cares about the future of the children she represents, going beyond just fighting a case to truly advocating for what is best for them.
We will continue to rely on Celine’s expertise for our child’s Annual Review, and we wouldn’t trust anyone else with such an important matter. If you need a SEN solicitor who is extremely knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly compassionate, we wholeheartedly recommend Celine Conley from Watkins & Co. You will not find a finer advocate for your child’s education and future.
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Outstanding SEN Solicitor - Highly Recommended
We retained Celine Conley between June 2023 and January 2024 to support us through multiple stages of our son’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process. During this time, Celine provided exceptional legal expertise, guiding us through a refusal to assess appeal, reviewing his draft EHCP, and ultimately securing an independent specialist school placement through a Section B, F, and I appeal.
Celine demonstrated an outstanding knowledge of SEN law, providing clear and strategic advice at every stage. Throughout what was often a confusing and stressful process, she provided much-needed calm and clarity, ensuring we always understood our options. Her communication was excellent and we were kept fully informed, and any queries were addressed promptly and thoroughly. Celine’s meticulous attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best outcome for our son were evident throughout.
Thanks to Celine’s dedication and expertise, we secured the right educational provision for our son, which will make a significant difference to his future. We highly recommend Celine Conley to any parents navigating the complex SEN legal system.
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school placement
I write to express my appreciation and gratitude for highly professional and competent services, provided in both a friendly and accessible manner. You were thorough, fair and transparent in fighting my case, as a result my child now has the school that can meet his needs.
Lawyer named in this review: Celine Conley
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