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Browne Jacobson LLP

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare (Public Sector Clients)

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Browne Jacobson LLP

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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare (Public Sector Clients) - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Strengths

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  • The COP team is second to none. They have impressive depth within the team, no matter who you contact. They are always pragmatic, responsive and accessible.

    Court of Protection: Health & Welfare (Public Sector Clients) respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Rebecca Fitzpatrick
    Rebecca Fitzpatrick

    Rebecca Fitzpatrick

    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.

    • Becky is one of the best lawyers you will ever meet. She knows mental health and mental capacity law at a level of detail rarely matched.

      Court of Protection: Health & Welfare (Public Sector Clients) respondentUK
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  • Victoria Colclough
    Victoria Colclough

    Victoria Colclough

    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.

    • Vic works so hard to deliver the best possible outcomes and she does it with a grounded humility. She really is a first class lawyer.

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