Victoria Denis
Victoria is a specialist education solicitor with a primary focus on further and higher education law. She has extensive experience handling cases of non-academic misconduct, assault, battery, and sexual misconduct at universities. Victoria has represented clients in disputes with large media companies, publications, and universities.
Her expertise includes the Equality Act 2010, covering disability discrimination, race discrimination, and sex discrimination. Victoria has a particular interest in LGBTQ+ issues, free speech, the developing role of artificial intelligence in academic misconduct.
She has guided students through university complaints procedures and the appeals process to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator.
Additionally, she advises parents on a range of school-related issues, including discrimination, bullying, safeguarding, gender questioning, special educational needs, and exclusions.
Victoria also has experience with cross-jurisdictional work in the US and EU.
Victoria is a contributing author to The Law of Education, writing on Negligence, Contractual Liability and Equalities.
She is a member of the Education Law Association.
She has contributed to research undertaken by The Times, on the landscape of sexual misconduct cases at universities, the problems for universities and students, and how the situation could be improved. She has also contributed ITV’s research into sexual misconduct at universities.
Victoria holds a B.A. in Theatre from the University of Florida, an LLB from the University of Birmingham, and a Master’s from City, University of London. Her dissertation focused on the impact of misinformation on the dissemination of harmful online content in light of the developing Online Safety Act.
What others say about IBB Law’s Education Team
‘I believe IBB Law Education Team have shown themselves to be true to their word. They have collaborated with me in terms of what to expect at each stage of my case. Their practice is transparent and open, also they are clear and concise regarding the fees.’
“Very personal service where nothing is too much trouble. Prompt in all responses and no stone left unturned to advise thoroughly ensuring the best decision is made. Impressive high standards in all aspects of service. I can’t rate them highly enough.’
I found the team to be excellent – if one was away, another would always be able to pick up the thread and run with it. They were prepared to put in the hours, particularly when facing a ridiculous deadline in the middle of the night. Hugely impressive.’
‘From the outset they listened and guided me through my options. I have been struck by the consistency in their process, their professionalism and empathy. Their strengths have definitely been in their willingness to collaborate with other legal professionals in order to give you the best possible chance of success. They don’t shy away from meeting online and so I really feel understood and cared for.’
“We can’t thank you enough for your expert assistance throughout this case and we particularly appreciated the clarity and kindness you showed in every communication. The matter could have escalated very unpleasantly except for your intervention, for which we are extremely grateful.”
The Education Law Team at IBB is ranked by Legal 500. Legal 500 describe themselves as the leading guide to law firms and solicitors across the UK.
