Ward Hadaway LLP regularly advises on issues relating to welfare and treatment disputes, and cases under the Mental Capacity Act. It receives a steady flow of instructions on challenges to deprivation of liberty. The group has recently been involved in a number of multi-party and complex placement and treatment disputes involving vulnerable adults. Practice head Lisa Evans continues to be involved in a number of mental health, capacity and deprivation of liberty cases.

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Testimonials

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  • 'I regularly Georgina Rowley and she is very knowledgeable in this area and her advice is always to be trusted.’

  • ‘They are accessible and responsive, whether it's during regular hours or beyond, their team is always on hand to provide support and assistance whenever we need it.'

  • 'I find that Ward Hadaway fosters a sense of camaraderie and collaboration akin to working alongside trusted colleagues. We have prioritised building strong rapport, ensuring open communication and this has resulted in the firm’s deep understanding of our client needs.'
  • 'Trust is paramount in such relationships, and they are dedicated to earning and maintaining trust. We can rely on them to provide sound advice and guidance, backed by their extensive experience and expertise in the field.'

Key clients

  • Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
  • Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • London Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
  • North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
  • North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
  • North East and North Cumbria ICB
  • Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
  • Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • South East London ICB
  • South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lisa Evans

Other key lawyers

Georgina Rowley, James Donnelly, Victoria Parker, James Wood