Andrew Sperling
Solicitor - Solicitor
SRA ID: 24035
Andrew specialises in public law, Parole Board advocacy and human rights, with particular emphasis upon the rights of disabled detained persons. He has extensive practical experience of the criminal justice and penal systems and significant experience of conducting difficult, high profile public law challenges, test cases and appeals. With his team of Consultants, he heads up SL5 – more details of which can be found at https://www.sl5legal.co.uk/ He was a Finalist in the national Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards in 2013 and a founder member of the Association of Prison Lawyers (APL) which was established in 2008 by a small number of practitioners and has grown to a membership of almost 400 members. He was instrumental in developing the organisation in size and profile. He was also Chairman of APL between 2011 and 2013. During 2013 and 2014 he was closely involved in campaigning work relating to planned cuts to legal aid. In April 2014 Andrew was commissioned to work on stakeholder engagement and governance projects for the Parole Board of England & Wales. During his time with the Parole Board, he changed the structure of the existing Management Board and helped set up a new Members’ Representative Group. Additionally he drafted a Constitution for the Parole Board, wrote a Code of Conduct for Parole Board Members and drafted new complaints policies. He also produced EasyRead guides to parole designed to help people with learning and communication disabilities. He has provided training for APL, the Parole Board, the National Autistic Society, the Bar Council and members of a new Conditional Release Board in the Cayman Islands. He is a member of the Management Committee of the Legal Aid Practitioners Group and the Editorial Board of the Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour.
39 Warren Street, London, W1T 6AF
Licensed for 27 years
Practice Areas
Crime/ Criminal Defence, Notary, Human rights
- Crime/ Criminal Defence 100%
2 Client Reviews
Overall experience
- Value For Money
- Communication
- Initial Impressions
- Approachability
- Documentation Accuracy
- Legal knowledge
About Andrew Sperling
Andrew specialises in public law, Parole Board advocacy and human rights, with particular emphasis upon the rights of disabled detained persons. He has extensive practical experience of the criminal justice and penal systems and significant experience of conducting difficult, high profile public law challenges, test cases and appeals. With his team of Consultants, he heads up SL5 – more details of which can be found at https://www.sl5legal.co.uk/ He was a Finalist in the national Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards in 2013 and a founder member of the Association of Prison Lawyers (APL) which was established in 2008 by a small number of practitioners and has grown to a membership of almost 400 members. He was instrumental in developing the organisation in size and profile. He was also Chairman of APL between 2011 and 2013. During 2013 and 2014 he was closely involved in campaigning work relating to planned cuts to legal aid. In April 2014 Andrew was commissioned to work on stakeholder engagement and governance projects for the Parole Board of England & Wales. During his time with the Parole Board, he changed the structure of the existing Management Board and helped set up a new Members’ Representative Group. Additionally he drafted a Constitution for the Parole Board, wrote a Code of Conduct for Parole Board Members and drafted new complaints policies. He also produced EasyRead guides to parole designed to help people with learning and communication disabilities. He has provided training for APL, the Parole Board, the National Autistic Society, the Bar Council and members of a new Conditional Release Board in the Cayman Islands. He is a member of the Management Committee of the Legal Aid Practitioners Group and the Editorial Board of the Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Andrew Sperling
Resume
LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
01/08/96
16/02/21
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Consultant
Tuckers Solicitors
?-present
Andrew Bolc - Great service.
I am delighted to share my positive experience with the solicitors and their services. From start to finish, I was extremely happy with the level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication they demonstrated. They went above and beyond to ensure that my needs were met and that I fully understood the legal process.
Not only did they provide clear and concise advice, but they also kept me informed and updated throughout the entire process. Their attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for me was exceptional.
I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance. Their knowledge, efficiency, and friendly approach made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Thank you once again to the solicitors for their outstanding work.
Solicitor named in this review: Andrew Sperling
Was this review helpful? Yes
Case
Brilliant solicitors would highly reccomend
Solicitor named in this review: Andrew Sperling
Was this review helpful? Yes