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What the Team is Known For

Bindmans is a go-to firm for complex mental health matters. The team is highly sought after by vulnerable clients to represent them in various proceedings, particularly those relating to deprivation of liberty and mental capacity. The firm demonstrates a strong understanding of the interface between the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act. It demonstrates additional expertise in Court of Protection matters and inquests.

Strengths

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They have a human understanding and compassion. They're safe and friendly hands.

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The team has a compassionate and personal approach and great attention to details. They're meticulous and stay on top of the deadlines, always trying to secure the best outcome.

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Bindmans is conscientious about its casework and meeting deadlines. The team takes on large organisations and is realistic in what is achievable.

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Notable Practitioners

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Laura Hobey-Hamsher
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Laura Hobey-Hamsher
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Laura Hobey-Hamsher is recognised for her experience in cases brought under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and representing individuals detained under Mental Capacity Acts.

Laura does the most difficult cases. She is the person I’d go to, and is really trusted by the Official Solicitor.

She is absolutely top-class. The level of sympathy and understanding goes far beyond what you would expect.

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Basmah Sahib
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Basmah Sahib
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Basmah Sahib has notable experience representing detained individuals in Mental Health Tribunal proceedings. She also advises families whose relatives have passed away while in hospital.

She provides excellent client service.

Basmah Sahib has practical knowledge of the medical issues, the individuals, coroners, counsel and expert witnesses involved in the area.

Basmah is professional and driven as well as kind and compassionate. I couldn't praise her enough.

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Georgina Byrne
Georgina Byrne
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Georgina Byrne is an experienced mental health and community care lawyer and is known for handling matters with complex guardianship and deprivation of liberty elements.

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Laura Hobey-Hamsher
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Laura Hobey-Hamsher
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Basmah Sahib
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Basmah Sahib
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Georgina Byrne
Georgina Byrne
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