Nia Gowman
30 Park Place Chambers30 Park Place Chambers retains its place at the forefront of Court of Protection matters on the Wales and Chester Circuit, with members regularly acting for local authorities, health boards, family members, and protected parties concerning welfareand financial disputes. Members also regularly advise and represent individuals and statutory bodies in respect of powers and duties under the community care legislation. With considerable expertise in cases involving children and recent experience in several forced marriage protection cases, Rebecca Harrington leads the team. Nia Gowman is regularly instructed by local authorities, health boards, the Official Solicitor, and family members in relation to s21A and s16 Mental Capacity Act applications. Laura Shepherd continues to build a strong practice – she receives instructions from various clients, including local authorities, health boards, and family members, in connection with Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act applications.
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- 'Providing suitable cover is difficult given the rurality of much of Wales, but chambers has always met the challenge.'
- 'The clerks are always responsive and helpful.'
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Rebecca Harrington
30 Park Place ChambersRhian Jones
30 Park Place ChambersLaura Shepherd
30 Park Place Chambers ‘Laura is calm and measured. She conducts herself with calm professionalism in court as well as in professionals meetings. She always looks for practical solutions within the law, is always timely with documentation, and her drafting is clear and to the point.’