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Court Of Protection And Community Care

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39 Essex Chambers
Serjeants' Inn Chambers
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Doughty Street Chambers
Garden Court Chambers
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1GC | Family Law
5 Stone Buildings
Field Court Chambers
Matrix Chambers

Leading Silks

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Bridget Dolan KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Bridget is a go-to counsel for difficult and complex welfare matters. Her understanding of complex and developing areas of law is second to none, and she can assimilate vast quantities of material in a short period.'
Fenella Morris KC –39 Essex Chambers 'Fenella is fantastic at managing difficult representatives and sticking to the client's position.'
Michael Mylonas KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Michael is fearless, tireless and hugely imaginative. He is a real man for all seasons.'
Jenni Richards KC –39 Essex Chambers
Vikram Sachdeva KC –39 Essex Chambers 'Vikram is a go-to silk for medical treatment issues in the Court of Protection. He has an in-depth understanding of a medical aspect of the case and invaluable insight into the way clinicians approach medical treatment on the ground.'
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Paul Bowen KC – Brick Court Chambers
Jamie Burton KC – Doughty Street Chambers 'Jamie is tenacious, but also realistic and his written and oral advocacy are both excellent. His range of knowledge across housing and community care is incredibly useful.'
Victoria Butler-Cole KC –39 Essex Chambers 'Victoria has a trustworthy and balanced view on extremely complex matters, is excellent at problem solving and has an ability to cut to the crux of issues very quickly. She has a wealth of knowledge of relevant law to draw from and can clarify complex academic points quickly.'
Katharine Gollop KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Katharine's advocacy is very impressive and a formidable advocate. She is very responsive and takes a proactive role in cases.' 
Nageena Khalique KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Nageena has a real depth of experience in medical treatment cases, and is always a positive presence in even the most distressing or contested cases. She presents difficult information in a way which is sensitive to the people most affected by the issues the court is determining.'
Angus Moon KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
Helen Mountfield KC –Matrix Chambers
Debra Powell KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Debra is a great advocate to work with - she crystallises the issues quickly and exudes confidence.'
David Rees KC –5 Stone Buildings ‘David has immense technical knowledge and ability, with great communication skills and the ability to present the most complex issues in a straightforward and easy-to-understand manner.’
Aswini Weereratne KC – Doughty Street Chambers 'Aswini is incredibly knowledgeable in all aspects of the CoP. Her experience and knowledge of mental health law is an asset to her practice. She is a calm and measured presence in the courtroom and can deal with complex issues with skill and care.'
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Jonathan Auburn KC – 11KBW
Andrew Bagchi KC –1GC | Family Law 'Andrew provides comprehensive, pragmatic and prompt advice throughout. His advocacy is brilliant.'
Nicola Braganza KC – Garden Court Chambers 'Nicola is extremely collaborative, supportive and responsive. Her knowledge and expertise are invaluable.'
Tim Buley KC – Landmark Chambers
Christopher Buttler KC – Matrix Chambers
Joanne Clement KC –11KBW ‘Joanne is great, and her drafting is excellent. Her client-handling skills are first-class, with excellent judgement.’
Stephen Cragg KC – Doughty Street Chambers
Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC – Doughty Street Chambers 'Caoilfhionn produces top-quality work and has the best legal mind.'
Sarah Hannett KC – Matrix Chambers
Stephanie Harrison KC – Garden Court Chambers
Michael Horne KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
Alexander Learmonth KC – New Square Chambers
John McKendrick KC – Outer Temple Chambers
Parishil Patel KC –39 Essex Chambers 'Parishil is very good and is a robust advocate in complex cases.'
Sophia Roper KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Sophia is an excellent advocate. She gets involved in the case, providing helpful and pragmatic assistance throughout the proceedings.' 
Alexander Ruck Keene KC (Hon)  – 39 Essex Chambers
Kelvin Rutledge KC –Cornerstone Barristers
Fiona Scolding KC –Landmark Chambers
Andrew Sharland KC – 11KBW 'Andrew is very sensible, clever and persuasive.'
Stephen Simblet KC – Garden Court Chambers 'Stephen is the first choice for a complex legal issue to consider.'
Claire Watson KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Claire is compassionate, robust, and thorough and has an excellent eye for detail and nuances in legal arguments.’
Amanda Weston KC – Garden Court Chambers
Ian Wise KC – Monckton Chambers
David Wolfe KC –Matrix Chambers

2023 Silks

Nick Armstrong KC – Matrix Chambers
Neil Davy KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Neil is robust and thorough. He can turn around large volumes of work within short timeframes to an excellent standard. He is also compassionate and pragmatic in his approach.' 
Nicola Greaney KC –39 Essex Chambers 'Nicola is a good communicator. She is quick to grasp complex instructions and deliver clear advice.'
Louise MacLynn KC –1GC | Family Law
Fiona Paterson KC –39 Essex Chambers 'Fiona is a fierce advocate and a keen protector of the rights of vulnerable clients. She is intelligent and can grapple with complex and novel legal issues.'
Irena Sabic KC - Garden Court Chambers 'Irena is detail-oriented and works well with those instructing. She is not afraid to run difficult challenges and represent clients in what may be considered unpopular cases.'
Emma Sutton KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Emma is an incredibly impressive barrister who knows the law inside and out. She is intelligent, experienced, personable and pragmatic. She can cut through the most complex of cases with complete ease.’
Claire van Overdijk KC –Outer Temple Chambers 'Claire is simply the best and first class. She is an outstanding advocate with a great depth of talent and an ability to absorb vast amounts of information under pressure. Her attention to detail is impressive and commands respect from her opponents and clients.'

2024 Silks

Steve Broach KC– 39 Essex Chambers 'Steve is incredibly knowledgeable and great to work with. He can cut through to the points of a case with ease.'
Edward Lamb KC – Deka Chambers ‘Edward is calm and confident. He is good at handling challenging, emotionally fraught negotiations and always presents his case with clarity and conviction.’

Leading Juniors

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Rhys Hadden –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Rhys is a very experienced and specialist barrister. His engaging and collaborative approach ensures cases progress quickly and efficiently. His advocacy style is thorough, engaging and effective.'
Bethan Harris –Garden Court Chambers ‘Bethan is an exceptionally talented barrister, and her advocacy skills are outstanding. She has a remarkable ability to articulate complex legal arguments with clarity and conviction. Her command of the courtroom is unmatched; she exudes confidence and composure, making her a formidable presence during hearings.’
Alison Meacher –Gatehouse Chambers 'Alison's experience is unparalleled. She is knowledgeable and fantastic with clients. She is always well-prepared and readily available for advice. She is knowledgeable and exceedingly careful when drafting.'
Gráinne Mellon – Garden Court Chambers ‘Gráinne is efficient, thorough and very patient. She is very considerate towards clients and leaves no stone unturned for her clients. Her advocacy skills are impressive, and she is a persuasive representative.’
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Neil Allen –39 Essex Chambers ‘Neil has a vast and deep experience of Court of Protection work. He is an excellent communicator in court.’
Tim Baldwin –Garden Court Chambers 'Tim is strong on the law. He is tenacious and good at holding his ground. He has a calm, logical approach to advocacy, which is effective and yields excellent results for those instructing him.'
Mark Baxter –5 Stone Buildings 'Mark is an expert in his field and brilliant with clients, delivering clear and sound advice.'
Ian Brownhill  – 39 Essex Chambers 'Ian is good at ensuring the best interests of the subject of the proceedings. He is clear and precise in his submissions to the court and good with clients.' 
Ulele Burnham  – Doughty Street Chambers 'Ulele has a very sharp mind. She is clear and analytical in her approach. She is very good with clients and an excellent negotiator.'
Malcolm Chisholm –1GC | Family Law ‘Malcolm is a very effective advocate, expressing his client's position succinctly and persuasively. His written advocacy is to the point, accessible and very effective. He is also excellent with vulnerable clients.’
Annabel Lee –39 Essex Chambers
Shu Shin Luh– Doughty Street Chambers
Mungo Wenban-Smith –39 Essex Chambers 'Mungo is knowledgeable and capable of identifying the issues. He provides realistic advice to his clients, and his advocacy to the court is clear, concise and constructive.'
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Georgia Bedworth –Ten Old Square
Helen Curtis –Garden Court Chambers ‘Helen is an excellent advocate and is sensitive to complex capacity issues. She is also responsive to work with and good at working with vulnerable adults.’
Sian Davies – 39 Essex Chambers 'Sian is exceptionally good in all respects. She is responsive, efficient, and thorough. She is thoughtful and sensitive to unfairness. Her manner is calm, measured and firm.'
Alexander Drapkin  – 5 Stone Buildings ‘Alexander is a good barrister with an eye for detail. He is an excellent junior, providing appropriate support and legal research that one can rely upon. He makes a substantial and positive contribution to the team.’
Alison Easton –Coram Chambers 'Alison is a very authoritative and persuasive advocate.'
Alev Giz –1GC | Family Law ‘Alev is approachable. She conducts advocacy when required and can firmly and resolutely challenge the opponent's position.’
Conrad Hallin –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Conrad is a meticulous and ferocious advocate. His written work is thorough and persuasive.'
Nicola Kohn –39 Essex Chambers 'Nicola is knowledgeable and a go-to barrister in the area of law. She is a strong and tenacious advocate, focused on getting the best possible results for her clients.'
Oliver Lewis – Doughty Street Chambers 'Oliver is very approachable and fantastic with lay clients. He is very passionate about protecting the rights of the most vulnerable members of our society, in particular those with learning disabilities. He is supportive and a great team player.'
Sophy Miles – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Sophy is an excellent advocate. She is calm, measured and always excellently prepared. She is always well-prepared and provides prompt advice and support. She is an asset to her clients.’
Maria Moodie –Garden Court Chambers 'Maria's attention to detail and organisational skills are second to none.'
Nicholas O’Brien –Coram Chambers 'Nick is reliable, knowledgeable, and kind. His advocacy is clear, and he is very well able to deal with quite difficult parties.' 
Lee Parkhill –Cornerstone Barristers
Dominic Preston – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Dominic is a go-to counsel in this area. He is easy to work with while paying good attention to detail.’
Stephen Reeder – Doughty Street Chambers
Susanna Rickard –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Susanna is very approachable and can get to the heart of the matter quickly.'
Desmond Rutledge  – Garden Court Chambers ‘Desmond has a knack for being able to cut to the heart of a problem and explain complex issues in a clear manner.'
Katharine Scott –39 Essex Chambers ‘Katharine is very knowledgeable and reliable. She commits herself fully to all cases and has an excellent, reassuring manner with clients.’
Kyle Squire – Coram Chambers 'Kyle is skilled at analyzing the issues and is exemplary in his advocacy before the court. He is responsive and extremely helpful in his advice on cases.'
Joshua Swirsky – Field Court Chambers 'Joshua can make very complex legal issues accessible and comprehensible.'
Katarina Sydow –Outer Temple Chambers
Anna Tkaczynska –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Anna's attention to detail is second to none. She is meticulous, thorough, proactive, fully invested in every case and always goes above and beyond.'
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Jack Anderson– 39 Essex Chambers ‘Jack is a very knowledgeable practitioner in Court of Protection work.’
Katherine Barnes – 39 Essex Chambers 'Katherine is very bright, personable, a great attention to detail and is a good communicator. She is accessible and responsive even in the most complex and high-pressure cases.'
Antonia Benfield – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Antonia is exceptional. She has excellent attention to detail and is incredibly reliable as to deadlines. Her oral advocacy is good, and her written advocacy is clear and well-structured.’
Tessa Buchanan –Garden Court Chambers
Alexander Campbell – Cornerstone Barristers 'Alexander is a knowledgeable and experienced advocate who can break down complex issues. He is a conscientious and empathetic advocate. His advocacy skills are excellent.'
Daniel Clarke – Doughty Street Chambers 'Daniel has an excellent grasp of the law and good attention to detail.'
Catherine Dobson –39 Essex Chambers
Sebastian Elgueta – Garden Court Chambers 'Sebastian is good at picking up the brief at short notice and a comprehensive review to present the best case for the client.'
Peggy Etiebet –Cornerstone Barristers ‘Peggy provides clear and concise advice. She is a good advocate and will also go the extra mile.’
Adam Fullwood – 39 Essex Chambers 'Adam is an excellent advocate who is robust when needed. He is particularly good with clients, approaching them with understanding. He is persuasive in the pre-hearing stages and is good at judging the arguments to take and not take.' 
Hilton Harrop-Griffiths – Field Court Chambers
Alexis Hearnden –39 Essex Chambers 'Alexis is always well-prepared and thorough. She gives clear and well-thought-out advice and is not afraid to tackle the issues in a case. She is a clear and eloquent advocate.'
Connor Johnston – Garden Court Chambers ‘Connor is a fantastic barrister. He provides top-quality written work, including detailed advice and concise thoughts. His pleadings are high quality. On his feet, he is very persuasive and can respond to judicial interventions.’
Arianna Kelly – 39 Essex Chambers 'Arianna has a pragmatic and sensible approach. Her ability to liaise with clients is fantastic.' 
David Lawson –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘David is collaborative and great with clients as well as solicitors. He has excellent core knowledge and is keen to delve into the specifics of unusual or complex instructions.’
Peter Mant –39 Essex Chambers 'Peter is intelligent, compassionate and dependable. His drafting and advocacy in the most complex cases is spot on.'
Rowena Moffatt – Doughty Street Chambers 'Rowena takes a forensic approach to her pleadings and advocacy.'
Zia Nabi – Doughty Street Chambers
Eleanor Sibley – Garden Court Chambers  ‘Eleanor is incredibly committed to securing the best outcome for the client and is very knowledgeable.’
Tom Stoate – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Tom is very knowledgeable in his practice. He is thorough and well-prepared, and his advice is always very well-reasoned.’
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Shazia Akhtar – Gatehouse Chambers
Amy Berry – New Square Chambers
Anna Bicarregui –39 Essex Chambers 'Anna is extremely personable and pragmatic. She is an experienced practitioner and a safe pair of hands.' 
Grace Brown – Garden Court Chambers 'Grace digests all the relevant facts and intricacies. She provides excellent advice promptly.'
Grace Capel –Garden Court Chambers 'Grace has a razor-sharp intellect, she is approachable, and her written work is marvellous.'
Alex Cisneros  – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Alex is highly conscientious and always turns around good quality work expeditiously. He has good attention to detail and leaves no stone unturned. His advocacy is impressive and effective.’
Elizabeth Cleaver – Doughty Street Chambers 'Elizabeth is an excellent advocate who has secured seemingly impossible victories for her vulnerable clients.'
Christine Cooper – Field Court Chambers ‘Christine is a knowledgeable and experienced advocate who can break down complex issues into simple and reasonable levels. She is a conscientious and empathetic advocate. Her advocacy skills are excellent.’
Stephanie David – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Stephanie is a brilliantly effective advocate. She is quick and can shape her analysis of the problem at hand.’
Pravin Fernando – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Pravin has a strong, robust advocacy. He can quickly pick up case details and offer clear lines of advice and clarity. She is a good advocate with strong advocacy skills, which he displays along with professionalism and expertise.'
Raza Halim  – Garden Court Chambers 'Raza is a go-to barrister. He is fast, which is critical when the situation is urgent. He is meticulous and can digest and analyse facts very quickly.'
Rebecca Handcock – Field Court Chambers ‘Rebecca is a fantastic advocate. She is fierce in advocating for the client’s case and is a strong defender of vulnerable clients. She is excellent on her feet and can manage tricky negotiations with skill.’
Zoe Harper – Doughty Street Chambers 'Zoe is very good at advising on complex cases. She can quickly assimilate large volumes of information and provide robust advice. She is very good at spotting details in a case, which affects the outcome positively.'
Benjamin Harrison – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Benjamin is meticulous and down to earth. He pulls no punches and can stand his ground amongst other parties' legal representation. He is respectful and courteous.’
Gemma Hobcraft – Doughty Street Chambers 'Gemma's commitment to those she represents is second to none. She always goes above and beyond to make herself available for the case.'
Saara Idelbi – 5 Essex Chambers ‘Saara is tenacious and committed as an advocate. She advances killer submissions with a composed and smiling demeanour.’
Sam Jacobs – Doughty Street Chambers
Varsha Jagadesham – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Varsha is extremely thorough and leaves no stone unturned.’
Thomas Jones – Deka Chambers ‘Thomas is an exceptionally articulate advocate. He has a thorough understanding of the CoP rules and can produce clear and concise documentation and advice as part of his instruction.’
Savannah Laurent – Field Court Chambers 'Savannah is articulate and can simplify and explain matters clearly and concisely. She is approachable, responds to queries and goes the extra mile. She is knowledgeable and can identify the salient issues in a case with ease.' 
Nabila Mallick – No5 Barristers’ Chambers
Jamie Mathieson –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Jamie is an engaging and thorough advocate. His calm and collaborative approach brings the parties together to reach good resolutions.’
Mary-Rachel McCabe – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Mary-Rachel is a fantastic advocate. She is clear and articulate and is always well-prepared. She is incredibly knowledgeable and approachable. Her advice is always thorough.’ 
Asma Nizami – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Asma is thorough and prepares detailed position statements. She is always open to a discussion about the case.’
Imogen Proud – Monckton Chambers
Eliza Sharron – 39 Essex Chambers 'Eliza is knowledgeable, good with vulnerable clients and thorough in her advice. Her drafting is brilliant, and she often identifies very technical and effective legal arguments.'
Sarah Simcock – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
Hannah Slarks – 11KBW 'Hannah is very conscientious and bright. She is well-organised, focused and has a good sense of relevance.'
Azeem Suterwalla – Monckton Chambers
Keri Tayler  – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Keri is a fantastic advocate. She is approachable and has a wonderful way of engaging with vulnerable individuals, putting them at ease. She is organised and always well-prepared.’
Nancy Williams – Doughty Street Chambers 'Nancy is very well prepared, gets to the issues quickly and offers excellent advice according to the client's needs. She is excellent on her feet and delivers persuasive arguments concisely and effectively.'
Susan Leslie Wright – Garden Court Chambers ‘Susan is very committed to her client's cases and understands their situations. She is very thorough and reviews all evidence carefully.’
Matthew Wyard – 3PB 'Mathew is a conscientious barrister who will do his utmost for his client. He is a good lawyer and a very helpful junior in the quality of his legal research and his thoughts and ideas for advancing the case.'

Rising Stars

Gemma Daly – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Gemma is an exceptionally talented barrister. She can get to grips with the most complex matters. Her drafting is excellent, and she can adapt her style of advocacy to fit the type of case and the various characters in the room.’
India Flanagan – Cornerstone Barristers 'India is very thorough, detail-oriented and prepares meticulously for hearings. Her strengths include attention to detail, being approachable and ensuring that the client's position is well articulated when preparing position statements and advocacy at court.'
Donnchadh Greene – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Donnchadh is a talented advocate who cares for his clients and fights their corners fearlessly.’
Jim Hirschmann – 3PB 'Jim is always well-prepared and engages thoughtfully and constructively with opponents outside the courtroom. He has a well-judged advocacy.'
Turan Hursit – Old Square Chambers 'Turan is a highly confident advocate. She is remarkable and has a good court manner. Her drafting is excellent, and she is an extremely knowledgeable individual. Her approach is highly measured and compelling.' 
Alice Irving –Doughty Street Chambers ‘Alice is willing to help at an early stage of a case. She thinks strategically, and her research is meticulous. She has excellent knowledge and awareness of public policy issues.’
Olivia Kirkbride – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Olivia has an excellent eye for detail, and her drafting skills are second to none. She provides a first-class service.'  
Ollie Persey – Garden Court Chambers ‘Ollie is committed to achieving the best for the client and is tenacious and creative in his approach. He is excellent at collaborating with instructing solicitors and is engaged and involved with all aspects of the case.’
Isaac Ricca-Richardson – Garden Court Chambers
Jake Rylatt – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Jake is meticulous in his preparation, goes the extra mile and leaves no stone unturned. His written and oral advocacy is very good.’

Court of Protection: health and welfare in London Bar

39 Essex Chambers


39 Essex Chambers is ‘a strong set of good quality and specialised Court of Protection barristers who practice solely in these areas of law’. Fenella Morris KC is ‘very good on mental health and healthcare regulatory aspects and complex matters involving novel points of law’ and recently acted for the Royal College of Nursing before the Court of Appeal in Abbasi v Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Haastrup v King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, cases concerning the decisions about end of life of children and vulnerable adults. Jenni Richards KC also handles cases concerning medical interventions throughout life, including cases involving pregnant women who lack capacity. Neil Allen is representing the claimant in a case addressing whether a husband could divorce his wife and, if he could, if the divorce was in his best interests.

Les références

‘The clerks are extremely helpful, particularly Anthony King and Oscar Redif.’

‘Anthony King is very quick to respond and always provides helpful responses.’

‘The clerks are always helpful. In particular, Sheraton Doyle, Peter Campbell and Oscar Redif.’

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Serjeants' Inn Chambers


Serjeants’ Inn is ‘a fantastic set and home to leading barristers with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in Court of Protection matters’. Bridget Dolan KC, in NHS Trust v LDP, represented an NHS Trust which wanted an emergency declaration to administer blood to save the life of a 13-year-old girl without her or her parent’s consent as she was refusing administration of any blood products. Michael Mylonas KC represented a client in Wessex Fertility Ltd v University Southampton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust,  a case involving the question of whether it is lawful for a fertility clinic to request an egg donor to provide a DNA sample for the genetic analysis of a child born from her donation. ‘A very effective advocate with excellent drafting skills’, Rhys Hadden represented the official solicitor before the Court of Appeal in a case concerning whether a declaration of non-recognition remains a necessary remedy to protect an adult who lacks the capacity from the legal consequences of entering into a marriage.

Les références

‘The clerks are excellent. Lee Johnson and Tom O’Connor are friendly, responsive and always willing to help when issues arise.’

‘The clerking team is excellent, particularly Tom O’Connor.’

‘The clerks are always responsive in urgent cases, particularly Tom O’Connor.’

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Doughty Street Chambers


Doughty Street Chambers  is ‘a very strong chambers, with a breadth of practice areas and leading practitioners in the Court of Protection field’. Aswini Weereratne KC has extensive experience of representing clients with mental health and capacity issues and is known for her ‘calmness in negotiations and discussions both inside and outside court’. Jamie Burton KC is currently handling a judicial review related to the treatment of an autistic man with learning difficulties, who was allegedly detained in a small room with no access to recreation and outside space. ‘Exceptional barrister’ Ulele Burnham regularly acts on behalf of protected parties and garners praises for her ‘measured and to the point advocacy’. Leonie Hirst was appointed as Judge of the Upper Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber in September 2024.

Les références

‘The clerks go above and beyond to find a suitable barrister for the case and particularly shine when there is an urgent deadline approaching. In particular, Sian Wilkins is approachable and helpful.’

‘The clerks are brilliant. Sian Wilkins has the gold standard in clerks.’

‘The clerks are very approachable and responsive at all levels of seniority. The team is expertly led by Sian Wilkins.’

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Garden Court Chambers


Garden Court Chambers is ‘a great claimant-side chambers, with strong performers at all levels’ who frequently act in cases concerning deprivation of liberty, medical treatment, and the human rights of vulnerable adults. Tim Baldwin  represented a man with severe learning difficulties and autism, in proceedings concerning the proposed use of restraint to transfer him to a more appropriate residential care setting.

Les références

‘The clerks are responsive and helpful.’

‘The clerks are efficient, welcoming and helpful. They understand the pressures that solicitors are under when booking cases.’

‘The clerks are excellent, very responsive and always available to assist.’

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1GC | Family Law


Members of 1GC | Family Law regularly act for local authorities, health boards, family members, and protected parties concerning welfare and financial disputes. Andrew Bagchi KC is ‘incredibly knowledgeable and able to put the clients at ease in sensitive and upsetting circumstances’ and has significant experience in handling capacity cases concerning marriage, sexual relations and medical treatment cases. The ‘very responsive and reliable’ Malcolm Chisholm stands out for his expertise in handling health and welfare disputes. Alev Giz is another name of note, well-known for acting in deprivation of liberty and capacity cases.

Les références

‘The clerks are helpful and responsive.’

‘The clerks are quick to respond and take all possible steps to fulfil all the requirements.’

‘The clerks provide a good and efficient service.’

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5 Stone Buildings


5 Stone Buildings is a ‘go-to set for Court of Protection matters’ for many, in particular handling matters crossing over health and welfare with the set's specialise in private wealth work. David Rees KC has a longstanding experience in handling capacity issues, and his ‘expertise in COP is second to none’. On the junior end, Mark Baxter and Alexander Drapkin are also recommended.

Les références

‘Dan Oliva is always available and organised. He is helpful and has a detailed knowledge of the brief. He is prompt, friendly and professional.’

‘The clerks are excellent, particularly Paul Jennings, Dan Coote and Dan Oliva.’

‘The clerks are very helpful and always user-friendly, in particular, Paul Jennings.’

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Field Court Chambers


Field Court Chambers handles a wide range of Court of Protection work, including deprivation of liberty, human rights and financial abuse. Joshua Swirsky has ‘an analytical mind and logical approach, good powers of persuasion when advocating’ and recently represented the local authority before the High Court in a judicial review application that contested its practice of placing homeless 16–17-year-olds who declined to enter care into a form of supported accomodation. Hilton Harrop-Griffiths is acting for a local authority seeking temporary removal of a middle-aged woman with an obsessive-compulsive disorder and a hoarding disorder so that her property could be decluttered and repaired.

Les références

‘The clerks are helpful and efficient, always engaging and interested in supporting the client’s needs.’

‘The clerks are always helpful and responsive.’

‘All the clerks are friendly, prompt in replying and helpful.’

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