Position

Barrister specialising in medical and mental health law, including clinical negligence, medical treatment decisions/Court of Protection, inquests, mental health tribunals, public inquiries; also specialising in civil police law, including false imprisonment/assault/malicious prosecution, discipline, pensions, judicial review, inquests.

Education

Brighton and Hove High School; Nottingham University (1993 BA Law).

Mentions

London Bar

Clinical negligence

HALL OF FAME4

Debra Powell KC - Serjeants' Inn Chambers 'Debra is a clear and pragmatic thinker with a very direct and engaging approach to negotiation.'

London Bar

Court of Protection and community care

HALL OF FAME2

Debra Powell KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Debra is  formidable on her feet. Her attention to the granular level of detail is reassuring and incredibly impressive.’