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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Bindmans has a highly respected Court of Protection team proficient in handling the full range of health and welfare cases, with a strong emphasis on matters involving human rights issues. The firm is routinely sought out for representation in complex and sensitive matters, including serious medical treatment, mental health and mental capacity cases. It is also adept at handling cases with challenging cross-border aspects.

Strengths

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A completely fantastic team with across the board expertise and the ability to manage difficult litigation effectively. They are compassionate but robust.

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They provide excellent partner engagement, really brilliant client care and a pragmatic approach to achieving results for vulnerable clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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Laura Hobey-Hamsher
Laura Hobey-Hamsher
Star Individuals
Laura Hobey-Hamsher maintains an impressive reputation for dealing with sensitive welfare and medical treatment matters, such as the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment and refusal of medical care. She also advises on capacity issues concerning residence and travel abroad as well as deprivation of liberty matters.

She is the best, full stop, and exactly who I would want in my corner.

Laura's advice was spot on and we are so grateful for everything she has done for our family. We feel beyond fortunate to have found Laura.

Laura is the first person I would recommend, she is one of the best.

Laura is very good on detail and at considering and identifying issues others wouldn't spot.

Laura is an absolute national leader in her field. She is good at managing highly emotional situations, yet pragmatic her in approach. If you can instruct her, she is the person you want.

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Georgina Byrne
Georgina Byrne
Star Associates

Georgina Byrne has quickly established a strong reputation for her work on a range of health and welfare matters. She regularly assists on cases concerning accommodation and care decisions.

Georgina is knowledgeable, dedicated and hard-working.

She is very conscious of trying to find the most practical and proportionate way forward.

She is excellent and a rising star in the Court of Protection.

A brilliant communicator, who is great to work with and highly effective in litigation.

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Emma Varley
Emma Varley
Associates to watch

Emma Varley handles a variety of health and welfare matters, including care and residence issues and disputed medical treatments. She also has a focus on complex cases concerning marriage and sexual relationships.

Emma is brilliant and knows what she is doing. She is very good technically and also friendly and personable.

A really fantastic all round lawyer who goes the extra mile for clients and knows what judges need.

Emma is a brilliant Court of Protection solicitor.

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Will Whitaker
Will Whitaker
Associates to watch

Will Whitaker is often instructed by the Official Solicitor as well as family members of individuals lacking capacity. He handles a wide range of health and welfare matters, with notable skill handling high-risk individuals.

He is a very safe pair of hands and great with clients.

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Laura Hobey-Hamsher
Laura Hobey-Hamsher
Star Individuals
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Georgina Byrne
Georgina Byrne
Star Associates
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Emma Varley
Emma Varley
Associates to watch
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Will Whitaker
Will Whitaker
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