Court of Protection: Health & Welfare (Public Sector Clients)
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Band 1
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Browne Jacobson is a public sector-focused firm renowned for its expertise across an array of health and welfare cases. The firm acts for a broad range of clients including NHS bodies, local authorities and independent healthcare providers. It demonstrates notable expertise in cases concerning deprivation of liberty as well as complex mental health concerns, including expertise in both the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act. The team is also routinely called upon to provide training to a range of private and public clients.
Strengths
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"Their advice is very much grounded in pragmatism and in the commercial world that we face - they have a really good balance."
"Browne Jacobson is one of the leading firms in this area in terms of medical treatment. They are excellent lawyers with brilliant knowledge of the law."
"The team at Browne Jacobson is very experienced, knowledgeable and at the forefront of developing law in this space."
"Their advice is very much grounded in pragmatism and in the commercial world that we face - they have a really good balance."
"Browne Jacobson is one of the leading firms in this area in terms of medical treatment. They are excellent lawyers with brilliant knowledge of the law."
"The team at Browne Jacobson is very experienced, knowledgeable and at the forefront of developing law in this space."
Notable Practitioners
Rebecca Fitzpatrick offers particular strength in mental health and capacity matters, acting for trusts and independent health providers on deprivation of liberty authorisations. She also represents clients in disputed best interest cases surrounding residence and medical treatment issues.
"Rebecca is very knowledgeable and sensible."
"Rebecca is a high profile practitioner in the space with good knowledge of cases."
"Becky is extremely approachable. She is also intuitive with regard to understanding the level of support required in each matter."
Victoria Colclough has notable experience in deprivation of liberty matters, particularly those involving young people and people with acute mental health needs. She also represents clients in life-sustaining treatment cases.
"Victoria is super friendly and very supportive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Browne Jacobson LLP
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