Court of Protection: health and welfare

Leading Silks
Bridget Dolan KC
1
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
1
Fenella Morris KC
39 Essex Chambers
'Fenella is fantastic at managing difficult representatives and sticking to the client's position.'
Michael Mylonas KC
1
Michael Mylonas KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
'Michael is fearless, tireless and hugely imaginative. He is a real man for all seasons.'
Vikram Sachdeva KC
1
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.'
Jamie Burton KC
2
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
2
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
2
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.' 
2
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.'
Debra Powell KC
2
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
2
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
2
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.'
Andrew Bagchi KC
3
Andrew Bagchi KC
1GC | Family Law
 'Andrew provides comprehensive, pragmatic and prompt advice throughout. His advocacy is brilliant.'
Nicola Braganza KC
3
Nicola Braganza KC
Garden Court Chambers
 'Nicola is extremely collaborative, supportive and responsive. Her knowledge and expertise are invaluable.'
Joanne Clement KC
3
Joanne Clement KC
11KBW
‘Joanne is great, and her drafting is excellent. Her client-handling skills are first-class, with excellent judgement.’
Parishil Patel KC
3
Parishil Patel KC
39 Essex Chambers
 'Parishil is very good and is a robust advocate in complex cases.'
Sophia Roper KC
3
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.' 
Stephen Simblet KC
3
Stephen Simblet KC
Garden Court Chambers
'Stephen is the first choice for a complex legal issue to consider.'
Claire Watson KC
3
Claire Watson KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘Claire is compassionate, robust, and thorough and has an excellent eye for detail and nuances in legal arguments.’
2023 Silks
Neil Davy KC
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
Nicola Greaney KC
39 Essex Chambers
'Nicola is a good communicator. She is quick to grasp complex instructions and deliver clear advice.'
Fiona Paterson KC
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
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
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
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
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
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.’

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