Mishcon de Reya has announced that Miriam Carrión Benítez has joined the firm as a Partner in its Employment Department. Miriam is a respected equality and human rights barrister, and an expert in all aspects of Education law.
Miriam has advised leaders across the education sector in complex matters such as investigations into alleged antisemitism; culture reviews showing discriminatory practices; illegal schools; and international safeguarding due diligence in school transactions, inter alia.
Recently, the Bar Council appointed Miriam as the Council’s representative on the Advisory Group to the Judicial Appointments Commission. Miriam is a trustee of the Hackney Foodbank Trussel Trust. As part of her new role, she will advise the team on growing the education offering and exploring international opportunities in the sector. Miriam is the eleventh partner hire at Mishcon this calendar year.
"I am thrilled Miriam is joining the team," said Head of Employment, Susannah Kintish. "This move will further deepen our existing expertise in the education sector and provide both individuals and businesses with the best legal support. Miriam is a strategic and solution-focused barrister with a proven track record in supporting the education sector, and we welcome her to Mishcon."
"I am delighted to be joining a terrific team at Mishcon de Reya,” says Miriam. "The education sector is in a state of transition, and I look forward to supporting our clients as they prepare for the future working across multiple teams. The Education group at Mishcon de Reya has established a strong practice, and the opportunity to help deepen our offering in the UK and internationally is exciting. I look forward to supporting our clients in this role.”