Mr Michael Kennedy > Switalskis Solicitors > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile
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114 Wellington Street
LEEDS
LS1 1BA
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Mr Michael Kennedy
Work Department
Court of Protection, Health and Welfare
Position
Director & Barrister
Career
Michael has practiced in the field of mental health, capacity and community care law for over 25 years (with relevant experience in the preceding 5 years). He has represented clients with mental health problems in the following jurisdictions:
- First tier tribunal mental health
- Court of Protection
- High Court (inherent jurisdiction)
- Parole Board
- Crown Court
Michael’s focus includes:
- Issues concerning a client’s mental health
- The capacity to make decisions and related issues
- Solutions in relation to safeguarding concerns
Memberships
Michael is a member of the Court of Protection Bar Association
Education
LLB Law University of Manchester
MSc (Econ) London School of Economics
Called to the Bar November 1991
Personal
Michael is married and has three daughters
Leisure
Michael is a keen cyclist and runner and sometime triathlete. He supports Bradford City FC
Lawyer Rankings
London > Private client > Court of protection
(Leading partners)The ‘collaborative’ team at Switalskis Solicitors ‘works efficiently and diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for each of its clients’. The team is renowned for its skill at advising on complex mental capacity issues and welfare cases. It also deftly covers deprivation of liberty and community care challenges. In addition, it receives a regular flow of instructions from the Official Solicitor. Alison Kaye heads the practice. Michael Kennedy is also highly regarded.