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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - All Circuits

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

1GC|Family Law is a well-regarded set with notable expertise in health and welfare proceedings. Members are skilled in the handling of an array of complex disputes, including those concerning forced marriages, capacity to consent to sexual relations, deprivation of liberty and the withdrawal of medical treatment. The team is able to draw on the set's significant expertise in family law when advising on complex Court of Protection matters involving teenagers who lack capacity. Tenants are regularly instructed to act on behalf of family members, the Official Solicitor, NHS trusts and local authorities. An interviewee noted: "1GC has extremely knowledgeable counsel who are able to bring a wealth of expertise and experience to cases."

Paul Harris is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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The clerks are friendly and always happy to help.

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Notable Practitioners

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Malcolm Chisholm
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Malcolm Chisholm
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Band 1

Malcolm Chisholm is a leading senior junior who is best known for his work representing protected parties. Praised in the market for his client-handling skills, he is an expert on cases concerning the overlap between the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.

Malcolm is outstanding. We always relax if we are fortunate enough to be able to instruct him.

Mr Chisholm is a very effective advocate, expressing his client's position succinctly and persuasively.

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Andrew Bagchi
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Andrew Bagchi
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Band 2

Andrew Bagchi KC is particularly well known for his work in welfare cases, but is also adept at handling finance and medical treatment matters. He is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor and excels at cases which involve the forced marriage of incapacitated adults.

Andrew is a pleasure to work with.

Andrew's advocacy was great and he cuts through issues very well.

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Andrew Bagchi KC
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Andrew Bagchi KC
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Juniors

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Malcolm Chisholm
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Malcolm Chisholm
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