Chambers Review
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Mental Health: Patients - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
David Gray Solicitors has a specialist team of highly regarded mental health lawyers. The firm represents vulnerable individuals and families on IMHA tribunals and contentious treatment decisions. Lawyers at David Gray are praised for their Mental Health Act expertise and handling of Section 21a challenges.
Strengths
They are extremely adaptive to situations that arise and they respond to them in a calm and pragmatic manner, with a high level of compassion.
They have excellent communication skills that they adapt to the clients' needs. They are also open and honest about potential outcomes in a respectful way.
Without exception, the solicitors whom I have encountered from David Gray are well prepared and represent their clients with great care.
They provide prompt responses and a person-centred approach.
David Gray's lawyers are keen to work collaboratively and flexibly, especially when patients have specific needs, including neurodevelopmental conditions.
Notable practitioners
Emma Silburn is head of David Gray Solicitors' mental health and Court of Protection departments. She is recognised for her knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, often representing vulnerable clients in matters involving detention.
She is an absolutely amazing solicitor who is passionate about the rights of patients and providing a positive experience during the most difficult time in peoples' lives.
Emma shows a good understanding of complex needs.
Emma has an amazing ability to engage well with young people.
She navigates her way through tribunal hearings with great skill and confidence.
She shows great compassion and empathy with patients, while ensuring that they are very aware of facts of the case.
Paul Harbison is a senior associate who specialises in mental health law. He provides support to vulnerable adults and young people on a wide range of contentious matters in the area.
Paul is always well prepared for tribunal hearings, and he provides his clients with excellent representation.
Paul has excellent knowledge and communication skills.
Paul is a very competent and sophisticated solicitor within the tribunal environment.
He's a skilled and professional solicitor who is excellent within hearings, but will also be very honest in his advice.