Court of Protection: health and welfare

'Fenella is fantastic at managing difficult representatives and sticking to the client's position.'

Michael Mylonas KC

'Michael is fearless, tireless and hugely imaginative. He is a real man for all seasons.'

'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.'

Paul Bowen KC

Brick Court Chambers

Jamie Burton KC

'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

'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

'Katharine's advocacy is very impressive and a formidable advocate. She is very responsive and takes a proactive role in cases.'

Nageena Khalique KC

'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

Helen Mountfield KC

Matrix Chambers

Debra Powell KC

'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

'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 provides comprehensive, pragmatic and prompt advice throughout. His advocacy is brilliant.'

Nicola Braganza KC

'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

Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC

'Caoilfhionn produces top-quality work and has the best legal mind.'

Sarah Hannett KC

Matrix Chambers

Stephanie Harrison KC

Michael Horne KC

Alexander Learmonth KC

New Square Chambers

John McKendrick KC

Outer Temple Chambers

Parishil Patel KC

'Parishil is very good and is a robust advocate in complex cases.'

Sophia Roper KC

Alexander Ruck Keene KC (Hon)

'Sophia is an excellent advocate. She gets involved in the case, providing helpful and pragmatic assistance throughout the proceedings.'

Kelvin Rutledge KC

Cornerstone Barristers

'Andrew is very sensible, clever and persuasive.'

Stephen Simblet KC

'Stephen is the first choice for a complex legal issue to consider.'

Claire Watson KC

‘Claire is compassionate, robust, and thorough and has an excellent eye for detail and nuances in legal arguments.’

Amanda Weston KC

2023 Silks

'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 is a good communicator. She is quick to grasp complex instructions and deliver clear advice.'

Fiona Paterson KC

'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 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 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.'

Louise MacLynn KC

1GC | Family Law

2024 Silks

Steve Broach KC