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Court Of Protection (health And Welfare)

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Kings Chambers
St John’s Buildings
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Garden Court North Chambers

Leading Silks

Lorraine Cavanagh KC – St John’s Buildings
Sam Karim KC – Kings Chambers 'Sam is calm, focused and unflappable. Where there are problems, Sam will find workable solutions. His advice is always reassuringly clear and intellectually sound.'
Helen Mulholland KC – Kings Chambers 'Her ability to clearly and succinctly summarise complex cases and issues in court is second to none.'
Joseph O’Brien KC – St John’s Buildings 

Leading Juniors

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Sophie Allan – Kings Chambers 'Sophie has a calm demeanor and is able to deal with difficult issues with fluency. She is personable and excellent with clients, and a confident and clear advocate.'
Eleanor Keehan – St John’s Buildings 'Eleanor is a strong and robust advocate, her drafting and skill in the courtroom is exceptional.'
Ben McCormack – Garden Court North Chambers ‘Ben is excellent with clients, showing warmth and empathy but ensuring they fully understand their position and the likely outcome of a matter. He is a very strong advocate and has a way of easing all parties in a case to adopt the way forward for his client.’
Kerry Smith – Garden Court North Chambers
Laura Twist – St John’s Buildings 'She is always the most prepared person in the room. Always has the ear of the court, super responsive and great to work with.'
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Richard Borrett – Kings Chambers 'A strong and fierce advocate for his clients.'
Lucinda France-Hayhurst – St John’s Buildings
Hannah Haines – Nine Chambers ‘Hannah is a very experienced Court of Protection barrister, who is highly confident in all she does in and outside of court. She is extremely knowledgeable and a very safe pair of hands.’
Sophie Hurst – Kings Chambers 'Sophie often provides elegant solutions to difficult problems. She is extremely knowledgeable. She has a calm and reassuring approach with clients, and is clear and firm in the advice she provides.'
Ifsa Mahmood – Kings Chambers 'In court she is confident and knowledgeable, her drafting and strategic input is insightful, and she is extremely responsive.'
Elizabeth Mottershaw – Garden Court North Chambers 'A very approachable barrister, who provides considered advice.'
Rebecca Titus-Cobb – St John’s Buildings

Court of protection (health and welfare) in Regional Bar

Kings Chambers


Kings Chambers is 'an excellent set of Court of Protection barristers who are experienced and knowledgeable'. The 'impressive advocate' Sam Karim KC heads the practice, and is sought after for his expertise in handling complex cases concerning serious medical treatment, deprivation of liberty and capacity issues. Helen Mulholland KC specialises in representing families, the Official Solicitor and hospital trusts in serious medical treatment cases. The 'insightful' Sophie Allan is frequently instructed on behalf of protected parties and local authorities in cases concerning challenges to deprivation of liberty applications and complex capacity issues. The 'forward-thinking' Sophie Hurst is active in inherent jurisdiction matters, which are also a core pillar of Richard Borrett's practice.

Les références

‘James Mason is excellent. He is responsive and thorough.’

‘James Mason is a shining example for clerks.’

‘The clerks at Kings are superb and are incredibly accommodating. James Mason is incredibly helpful and extremely well organised.’





St John's Buildings


St John's Buildings is 'an excellent set in Court of Protection', housing a team with 'significant expertise across a wide range of health and welfare matters'. Practice head Joseph O’Brien KC specialises in advising on cases concerning deprivation of liberty, and Lorraine Cavanagh KC has extensive experience in acting for the Official Solicitor, local authorities and family members in cases involving medical treatment and capacity to consent to sexual relations. At the junior end of chambers, the 'extremely knowledgeable' Laura Twist frequently advises on best interest disputes, serious medical treatment matters, and issues of deprivation of liberty of children. Eleanor Keehan is 'very experienced in the Court of Protection field', and Rebecca Titus-Cobb is skilled in handling cases involving issues of fluctuating capacity.

Les références

‘Clerks are excellent: very organised, friendly and helpful.’

‘The clerks are professional and efficient. They are prompt to reply to queries and always helpful.’

‘Very well respected set with extensive knowledge in this area.’





Garden Court North Chambers


Members of the Court of Protection team at Garden Court North Chambers frequently act in cases concerning inherent jurisdiction applications, health and welfare applications, and complex capacity issues. Ben McCormack is 'a dream to work with', 'not fazed by any issue and thinks fast on his feet'; he has a solid track record in acting for the Official Solicitor, public bodies and family members in serious medical treatment and welfare cases. Elizabeth Mottershaw is very experienced in advising on applications under s21A of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Kerry Smith's workload includes handling cases involving the interface between the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act 1983.

Les références

‘The clerks are always attentive and respond quickly to enquiries.’

‘All clerks I have dealt with provide a good service.’