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%
22 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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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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Appeal for my Daughetr education setting and ECHP
I was introduced to your firm by a local person who had used your services for 3 children over the years.
I couldn't be happier, Celine has been amazing and I am very happy with the service, communication, and educational plan for my daughter. Very impressive.
My daughter has gone from no education and self-harm to the education and placement she needed after her assessments and attends education every day.
I will always be thankful and recommend your services.
Sam Bilo
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Help with securing EHCP
Celine has been fantastic throughout the entire process of securing our son an EHCP.
She has an in depth knowledge of the process and workings of the local authority and without her help we would have been lost. Thanks again for all of your help Celine!
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Fantastic
Celine has been brilliant throughout the whole process.
She is incredibly efficient, responding to queries etc. in a timely way. She is professional with clearly a wealth of knowledge in her specialist area. She communicated to us clearly what was happening at each stage during the process , following up with phone calls if necessary.
I'm so glad we contacted this solicitor.
Lawyer named in this review: Celine Conley
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