Court of Protection: health and welfare

Leading Silks
2023 Silks
2024 Silks

Leading silks

Bridget Dolan KC

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

'Bridget is a go-to counsel for difficult and complex welfare matters. Her understanding of complex and developing areas of law is second to none, and she can assimilate vast quantities of material in a short period.'

Fenella Morris KC

39 Essex Chambers

'Fenella is fantastic at managing difficult representatives and sticking to the client's position.'

Michael Mylonas KC

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

'Michael is fearless, tireless and hugely imaginative. He is a real man for all seasons.'

Jenni Richards KC

39 Essex Chambers

Vikram Sachdeva KC

39 Essex Chambers

'Vikram is a go-to silk for medical treatment issues in the Court of Protection. He has an in-depth understanding of a medical aspect of the case and invaluable insight into the way clinicians approach medical treatment on the ground.'

Brick Court Chambers

Jamie Burton KC

Doughty Street Chambers

'Jamie is tenacious, but also realistic and his written and oral advocacy are both excellent. His range of knowledge across housing and community care is incredibly useful.'

Victoria Butler-Cole KC

39 Essex Chambers

'Victoria has a trustworthy and balanced view on extremely complex matters, is excellent at problem solving and has an ability to cut to the crux of issues very quickly. She has a wealth of knowledge of relevant law to draw from and can clarify complex academic points quickly.'

Katharine Gollop KC

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

'Katharine's advocacy is very impressive and a formidable advocate. She is very responsive and takes a proactive role in cases.'

Nageena Khalique KC

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

'Nageena has a real depth of experience in medical treatment cases, and is always a positive presence in even the most distressing or contested cases. She presents difficult information in a way which is sensitive to the people most affected by the issues the court is determining.'

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Helen Mountfield KC

Matrix Chambers

Debra Powell KC

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

'Debra is a great advocate to work with - she crystallises the issues quickly and exudes confidence.'

5 Stone Buildings

‘David has immense technical knowledge and ability, with great communication skills and the ability to present the most complex issues in a straightforward and easy-to-understand manner.’

Aswini Weereratne KC

Doughty Street Chambers

'Aswini is incredibly knowledgeable in all aspects of the CoP. Her experience and knowledge of mental health law is an asset to her practice. She is a calm and measured presence in the courtroom and can deal with complex issues with skill and care.'

Jonathan Auburn KC

Andrew Bagchi KC

1GC | Family Law

'Andrew provides comprehensive, pragmatic and prompt advice throughout. His advocacy is brilliant.'

Nicola Braganza KC

Garden Court Chambers

'Nicola is extremely collaborative, supportive and responsive. Her knowledge and expertise are invaluable.'

Landmark Chambers

Christopher Buttler KC

Matrix Chambers

Joanne Clement KC

‘Joanne is great, and her drafting is excellent. Her client-handling skills are first-class, with excellent judgement.’

Stephen Cragg KC

Doughty Street Chambers

Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC

Doughty Street Chambers

'Caoilfhionn produces top-quality work and has the best legal mind.'

Sarah Hannett KC

Matrix Chambers

Stephanie Harrison KC

Garden Court Chambers

Michael Horne KC

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Parishil Patel KC

39 Essex Chambers

'Parishil is very good and is a robust advocate in complex cases.'

Sophia Roper KC

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

'Sophia is an excellent advocate. She gets involved in the case, providing helpful and pragmatic assistance throughout the proceedings.'

Alexander Ruck Keene KC (Hon)

39 Essex Chambers

Kelvin Rutledge KC

Cornerstone Barristers

Fiona Scolding KC

Landmark Chambers

Andrew Sharland KC

'Andrew is very sensible, clever and persuasive.'

Stephen Simblet KC

Garden Court Chambers

'Stephen is the first choice for a complex legal issue to consider.'

Claire Watson KC

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

‘Claire is compassionate, robust, and thorough and has an excellent eye for detail and nuances in legal arguments.’

Amanda Weston KC

Garden Court Chambers

Monckton Chambers

Matrix Chambers

2023 Silks

Nick Armstrong KC

Matrix Chambers

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

'Neil is robust and thorough. He can turn around large volumes of work within short timeframes to an excellent standard. He is also compassionate and pragmatic in his approach.'

Nicola Greaney KC

39 Essex Chambers

'Nicola is a good communicator. She is quick to grasp complex instructions and deliver clear advice.'

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Louise MacLynn KC

1GC | Family Law

Fiona Paterson KC

39 Essex Chambers

'Fiona is a fierce advocate and a keen protector of the rights of vulnerable clients. She is intelligent and can grapple with complex and novel legal issues.'

Garden Court Chambers

'Irena is detail-oriented and works well with those instructing. She is not afraid to run difficult challenges and represent clients in what may be considered unpopular cases.'

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

‘Emma is an incredibly impressive barrister who knows the law inside and out. She is intelligent, experienced, personable and pragmatic. She can cut through the most complex of cases with complete ease.’

Claire van Overdijk KC

Outer Temple Chambers

'Claire is simply the best and first class. She is an outstanding advocate with a great depth of talent and an ability to absorb vast amounts of information under pressure. Her attention to detail is impressive and commands respect from her opponents and clients.'

2024 Silks

Steve Broach KC

39 Essex Chambers

'Steve is incredibly knowledgeable and great to work with. He can cut through to the points of a case with ease.'

‘Edward is calm and confident. He is good at handling challenging, emotionally fraught negotiations and always presents his case with clarity and conviction.’