England - London • Public sector
Kennedys
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The ‘great team’ at Kennedys is well known for handling end of life proceedings, community treatment orders, and section 21A applications. Having advised the National Emergency Critical Care Committee during the Covid-19 pandemic, practice head Rob Tobin is seen as a ‘go-to lawyer’ for NHS Trusts requiring assistance with their responses to crises concerning mental health disorder services. Daniel Freeman has broad knowledge of capacity and emergency treatments, and goes ‘above and beyond’ when advising on the training of doctors and psychiatrists. Senior associate Indi Kaur is a ‘very knowledgeable’ mental health specialist who regularly advises on urgent applications to the Court of Protection for decisions relating to obstetric care.
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- 'A great team for healthcare advisory work. There is a lot of knowledge within the team.'
- 'Daniel Freeman is always very responsive, getting the perfect balance between legal advice and practical solutions. He understands the workings of an NHS Trust and is able to give practical, pragmatic advice. He goes above and beyond. He is great at communicating with clinicians on the ground as well as senior trust executives.'
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Key clients
- NHS Resolution
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Work highlights
- Represented Barts Health NHS Trust in the inherent jurisdiction litigation involving the treatment of Archie Battersbee.
- Acted for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in a case concerning a 26-year-old woman with a very complex mental health diagnosis and a long history of serious self-harm.
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