Priscilla Adu

Solicitor - SOLICITOR

SRA ID: 834210

Priscilla is a specialist Education Lawyer with specialism in Further and Higher Education matters. She has prior experience in family law matters, specifically public and private Children Act proceedings. Priscilla joined the Education Law Team at IBB Law in 2020 and assisted in its fruition, alongside Salima Mawji, quickly developing a passion for the sector. Priscilla is calm natured, approachable and always strives to achieve the best outcome for her clients. Priscilla has experience in the following areas: Schools and Children matters Exclusions Independent school complaints Disability discrimination claims in the First Tier Tribunal School fee issues Judicial review Further and Higher Education matters Academic misconduct, such as plagiarism Non-academic misconduct, such as allegations of sexual misconduct Academic appeals Academic complaints Fee status issues Judicial review Priscilla has had great success in overturning decisions to exclude pupils from school whether for a fixed term or permanent exclusion. Priscilla has recently taken a case to the Court of Appeal on an issue relating to how a university handled sexual misconduct allegations made against her client who was a student. Priscilla has also represented professionals working in the education sector such as teachers who are regulated by the Teaching Regulation Agency. She has a keen interest in regulatory matters representing other professionals such as doctors who are regulated by the General Medical Council and nurses regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Priscilla was shortlisted for the LawNet Trainee of the Year Awards 2022/23. She was also ranked as a recommended lawyer in Education within the Legal 500 directory in 2023. Priscilla sat on the Junior Lawyers Division Executive Committee 2021/22 as a student representation. During this volunteering role she networked with a number of junior lawyers in the profession and students to raise awareness of alternative routes to the legal profession. Priscilla is passionate about ensuring that everyone has a place in the profession, irrespective of their background, social standing or colour of their skin. Priscilla completed her undergraduate studies at Coventry University in Law (LLB) then went on to complete her Masters in Law (LLM) at BPP University, part time whilst in employment. In her spare time Priscilla enjoys travelling, watching true crime documentaries and spending time with her family and friends.