Spire Barristers is a ‘very strong and reliable set for adult social care and Court of Protection work’. The ‘outstanding’ Brett Davies ‘has the ear of the court, which always listens keenly to what he adds’, and Adrian Francis is ‘extremely responsive and apt at working with highly vulnerable adults within Court of Protection proceedings’. The ‘exceptional advocate’ Holly Littlewood regularly acts for NHS trusts, family members, local authorities and the Official Solicitor in contentious capacity, best interests and deprivation of liberty matters. Chloe Lee is ‘quick to grasp complex issues in Court of Protection matters, and works on her matters with great tenacity’, with a key focus on cases involving deprivation of liberty and forced marriage issues. Barbara Green is ‘a confident advocate’ with strength in handling welfare issues, and the ‘responsive’ Pippa Pudney is active in medical treatment cases and complex capacity matters.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Shannon Hart is very helpful and will always try to ensure we have representation as far as she is able.'
- 'The clerks are fantastically helpful, and will always take the time to try and find counsel for a hearing or to provide advice. Shannon Hart is a particular standout, she is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable in the area.'