Mental Health: Providers
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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(0115) 976 6000Chambers Review
Browne Jacobson possesses a respected team of specialist lawyers acting for NHS bodies, local authorities, commissioners and private sector providers of mental health services. The firm delivers a wide array of policy advice and has participated in many noteworthy cases involving the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act. The team offers out-of-hours advice services to care providers on detention issues.
Strengths
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"Browne Jacobson provides tailored advice depending on the individual enquiry and query."
"They deal with really high-end, sensitive work. They are excellent lawyers and have brilliant knowledge of the law."
"The team is very experienced and knowledgeable and is at the forefront of developing law in the area."
"Browne Jacobson provides tailored advice depending on the individual enquiry and query."
"They deal with really high-end, sensitive work. They are excellent lawyers and have brilliant knowledge of the law."
"The team is very experienced and knowledgeable and is at the forefront of developing law in the area."
Notable Practitioners
Rebecca Fitzpatrick is a pre-eminent mental health lawyer with significant experience representing both public and private sector clients in inquests and Court of Protection applications. She advises on a range of sensitive matters involving vulnerable individuals, including conditional discharge, deprivation of liberty and community care issues.
"Rebecca is a really lovely, great lawyer."
"Becky is extremely approachable. She is also intuitive with regard to understanding the level of support required in each matter."
"The team are client-oriented and will continue in the most difficult matters."
Victoria Colclough is a senior associate at Browne Jacobson. She regularly acts for NHS trusts on matters surrounding deprivation of liberty and individuals detained under the Mental Health Act.
"Victoria is excellent. She is always efficient, an expert in mental health law and it is a delight to work with her. She is always on top of her game."
"She is on top of all the case law as well as being friendly and fun to work with. I could not rate her high enough! I am always very pleased to see a case with her. She absolutely stands out."
Ranked Lawyers at
Browne Jacobson LLP
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