The team at Hill Dickinson LLP has a ‘national presence' and 'they are instructed by a significant number of NHS Trusts and are frequently involved in high-profile litigation.’ Under the collective leadership of Kiran Bhogal, Sharon Thomas, and Paul Allerston, it regularly advises on all matters concerning the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It is trusted for its expertise in handling complex and challenging medical treatment cases. These cases often relate to issues such as the provision or withdrawal of treatment, delayed discharges, NHS Continuing Healthcare challenges, or DoLS challenges. Bhogal also has expertise in advising on judicial review challenges to funding and commissioning decisions. In Liverpool, Joanna Crichton is another key member of the healthcare and public law team. Ben Troke is now at Weightmans LLP.
Testimonials
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‘The whole team is amazing. Very rare to get the balance between very good lawyers and very nice people! Louise Wilson, Joanna Crichton, Rachel Kelly Rachael Watkinson are recommended.'
‘Kiran Bhogal and Emma Pollard stand out; Kiran for the depth of her experience and Emma for her meticulous preparation coupled with a friendly and sensible approach - a real pleasure to deal with.’
Key clients
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
- Represented Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in a leading case on how the Court of Protection should consider ineligibility under Schedule 1A of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, when a patient may be within the scope of the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Represented Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in an application to withdraw life-sustaining treatment, and was of particular significance due to its consideration of the weight of religious values and beliefs, in a particularly complex and sensitive area of law.