Invicta Law appointed Sally Barter as Principal Advocate, taking over from Penelope Robinson.

Invicta Law, part of Commercial Services Group’s Children and Education portfolio, works alongside local authorities, schools and public sector organisations to deliver clear, pragmatic and outcome‑focused legal solutions. Our approach is collaborative, personal and rooted in public service. We act as trusted partners, helping clients manage risk, meet statutory obligations and strengthen service delivery. OUR SERVICES ⚖️ We provide legal advice, representation, training and research that is accessible, cost-effective and tailored to the public sector. Our four legal teams each focus on a key discipline and are led by experienced public law solicitors. • Child Protection - Care proceedings, adoption, deprivation of liberty, secure accommodation and complex safeguarding advice for children’s services. • Community Care - Support with adult social care law, including Court of Protection, mental capacity, DOLS, NRPF, inquests and judicial reviews. • Asylum (UASC) - Specialist legal support for local authorities in meeting their duties to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, including age assessments, human rights claims and leaving care responsibilities. • Employment, Privacy & Governance - Employment law, governance, data protection and pensions advice for public sector employers. School-specific services include policy reviews, outsourced DPO support and data protection training. OUR STANDARDS ✅ We are accredited to the highest standards: Lexcel | Cyber Essentials | ISO 9001 | ISO 14001 Invicta Law is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Registration No. 631355).