Court of Protection: health and welfare

Charming, clever, and persuasive - he is incredibly personable.’

Bethan Harris

‘Bethan wholeheartedly embraces her client's case and meticulously examines the evidence. She has a strong insight into what a court is likely to do and not do.'

David Lawson

‘David can remain composed and calm in highly stressful situations. He maintains his poise during intense courtroom proceedings, which helps to instill confidence in clients.’

Alison Meacher

Gatehouse Chambers

‘Alison is truly outstanding. She is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. She is attentive to detail and spots the tricky issues.’

Gráinne Mellon

‘Grainne is succinct, dynamic, good with clients, and really knows her law. She has a good command of the court.'

Neil Allen

‘Neil is very determined to get the best outcome possible for the client, thinking creatively and often employing novel solutions to problems.’

Tim Baldwin

‘Tim is very thorough and knowledgeable. He is an effective advocate presenting cases forcefully in a quietly determined fashion.'

Ian Brownhill

‘Ian is an excellent advocate.’

Ulele Burnham

‘One of the top barristers in the Court of Protection. She is clever and incredibly articulate.’

Conrad Hallin

‘As solid and immovable as an oak tree in the face of bitter disputes. He is exceptionally clever in his arguments.’

Benjamin Harrison

‘Ben is extremely personable and has exceptional client care skills. He offers practical advice.’

Shu Shin Luh

‘Shu’s knowledge is second to none.’

Katharine Scott

‘Katharine is diligent and has impressive attention to detail.’

Anna Tkaczynska

‘Anna is fabulous. She is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and approachable.’

Helen Curtis

‘Helen is very tenacious and determined to achieve the best outcomes for her clients.'

Sian Davies

‘Sian knows her stuff. She is responsive and committed to her cases. A true joy to work with.'

Alexander Drapkin

5 Stone Buildings

‘He is direct, grasps the issues that are important to the client, and is quick to clarify the scope of a case and take out any unnecessary noise.’

Francesca Gardner

39 Essex Chambers

'She is extremely bright and formidable in court.'

Hilton Harrop-Griffiths

‘She is super-calm and effective, and a highly skilled advocate in complex health and welfare matters.'

Annabel Lee

Oliver Lewis

‘Oliver is extremely dedicated to his clients. The breadth of his technical expertise is singularly impressive.’

Sophy Miles

‘Sophy's advice is first class. She is a fantastic junior.’

Nicholas O’Brien

Coram Chambers

‘A brilliant junior. He is incredibly experienced and very knowledgeable.’

Lee Parkhill

‘Lee is an extremely skilled barrister. He is very personable and an absolute pleasure to work with.’

Dominic Preston

Kyle Squire

Coram Chambers

‘Kyle is thorough, personable and knowledgeable. He is good with clients and his advocacy style is efficient.’

Katarina Sydow

Outer Temple Chambers

Mungo Wenban-Smith

‘He is a very robust advocate in court. He has a keen sense for which arguments will be persuasive and which will not.’

Katherine Barnes

Antonia Benfield

‘An astounding barrister. She knows the ins and outs of her cases, and always impresses the judges she appears before.'

Anna Bicarregui

39 Essex Chambers

Alexander Campbell

‘Alexander has an incredibly calm style. He is unflappable.'

Gemma Daly

‘Gemma knows exactly which points to pursue and she can read judges very well.'

Catherine Dobson

Matrix Chambers

‘She is extremely intelligent, articulate and diligent.’

Sebastian Elgueta

Garden Court Chambers

‘Sebastian is an excellent advocate who always provides solid but sensible advice.’

Peggy Etiebet

‘Peggy is always pragmatic and clear with her advice. She is approachable and responsive.’

Adam Fullwood

‘Adam is a formidable advocate.’

Alexis Hearnden

‘Alexis is a truly excellent advocate. She is always a very safe pair of hands.'

Gemma Hobcraft

'She is extremely knowledgeable in the field, and her advocacy is very persuasive. She is also very empathetic, and therefore excellent at dealing with sensitive issues.'

Angela Hodes

Field Court Chambers

Arianna Kelly

‘Arianna has a great eye for detail and grapples with complicated legal concepts very easily.'

Zia Nabi

Susanna Rickard

‘Susanna is a considered yet powerful advocate.’

Eliza Sharron

‘Eliza’s ability to master the most complex issues and subject them to forensic analysis is extraordinary. Her advocacy is calm and authoritative.’

Eleanor Sibley

‘She gets on top of issues very quickly. A very measured advocate.’

Tom Stoate

‘Shazia is a good team player, and has a great manner with clients.’

Shazia Akhtar

Gatehouse Chambers

Jack Anderson

‘Jack has excellent knowledge and a wealth of experience.'

Adam Boukraa

Grace Capel

Alex Cisneros

39 Essex Chambers

‘He has a real depth of knowledge. A go-to choice for Court of Protection welfare cases.’

Daniel Clarke

‘Highly intelligent and shrewd in negotiation.'

Elizabeth Cleaver

Doughty Street Chambers

‘Elizabeth is an excellent advocate. She has a significant depth of knowledge.’

Stephanie David

Pravin Fernando

Raza Halim

‘Raza is forceful, tenacious and clear in court.’

Rebecca Handcock

Field Court Chambers

‘Rebecca's advice is very thorough. She is extremely capable on her feet.'

Zoe Harper

‘Zoe is highly professional, knowledgeable and experienced in Court of Protection matters.’

Turan Hursit

Old Square Chambers

'She exudes a high level of confidence in her advocacy, and maintains a commendable presence in court. Her approach is both measured and compelling.'

Saara Idelbi

39 Essex Chambers

‘Saara is meticulous, tenacious and resilient. She is a fierce advocate for her clients, even in the most difficult of cases.’

Varsha Jagadesham

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

'Varsha is extremely thorough, with a keen eye for detail. Her advice is meticulous and covers all of the salient points. She commands her space well during advocacy and is very clear and confident.'

Thomas Jones

Deka Chambers

‘Thomas is a very responsive junior and his drafting is highly impressive.’

Jamie Mathieson

Mary-Rachel McCabe

‘Judges like her attention to detail and practical approach. She is a strong advocate and very thorough.'

Rowena Moffatt

Asma Nizami

Doughty Street Chambers

‘Asma is completely on top of the law in this area and has a gift for working with vulnerable clients.’

Jake Rylatt

Lyndsey Sambrooks-Wright

Hannah Slarks

11KBW

Felicity Williams

Nancy Williams

Doughty Street Chambers

‘Nancy's down to earth approach sets clients at ease. Her preparation is impeccable.’

Susan Leslie Wright

'Susan is exceptional in explaining things clearly and simply to unrepresented family members and presenting the case in a firm but balanced way both in court and in round table meetings. Her experience and expertise is self evident and she has a very inclusive manner.'

Matthew Wyard

39 Essex Chambers

‘Matthew is very client-friendly, and is able to find solutions to the most difficult problems very quickly.’

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

Olivia Beach

One Pump Court

'A conscientious and diligent junior.'

India Flanagan