Joshua Swirsky
Field Court Chambers 'Joshua can make very complex legal issues accessible and comprehensible.'
Field Court Chambers handles a wide range of Court of Protection work, including deprivation of liberty, human rights and financial abuse. Joshua Swirsky has ‘an analytical mind and logical approach, good powers of persuasion when advocating’ and recently represented the local authority before the High Court in a judicial review application that contested its practice of placing homeless 16–17-year-olds who declined to enter care into a form of supported accomodation. Hilton Harrop-Griffiths is acting for a local authority seeking temporary removal of a middle-aged woman with an obsessive-compulsive disorder and a hoarding disorder so that her property could be decluttered and repaired.
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- 'The clerks are helpful and efficient, always engaging and interested in supporting the client's needs.'
- 'The clerks are always helpful and responsive.'
- 'All the clerks are friendly, prompt in replying and helpful.'
- 'Field Court Chambers is an excellent COP set.'
- 'Field Court Chambers offers a strong Court of Protection team, with some of the most experienced practitioners in the field.'
- 'Field Court Chambers has a strong Court of Protection team, which includes many leading practitioners in the field.'
- 'Field Court Chambers is a good set.'
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Christine Cooper
Field Court Chambers ‘Christine is a knowledgeable and experienced advocate who can break down complex issues into simple and reasonable levels. She is a conscientious and empathetic advocate. Her advocacy skills are excellent.’
Rebecca Handcock
Field Court Chambers ‘Rebecca is a fantastic advocate. She is fierce in advocating for the client’s case and is a strong defender of vulnerable clients. She is excellent on her feet and can manage tricky negotiations with skill.’
Savannah Laurent
Field Court Chambers 'Savannah is articulate and can simplify and explain matters clearly and concisely. She is approachable, responds to queries and goes the extra mile. She is knowledgeable and can identify the salient issues in a case with ease.'