Community Care

Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC is well known for her representation of claimants in urgent community care judicial reviews. She is particularly experienced in cases which involve homeless children, and vulnerable adult prisoners seeking support while in custody.

Shu Shin Luh is an impressive barrister who frequently acts for vulnerable persons in individual claims and litigation challenging public policy. She draws praise from the market for the determination she brings to her brief. She is noted for her work on access to support for vulnerable young people who exhibit characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010.

Jamie Burton KC is a leading public law barrister who is involved in an array of community care issues, and particularly active in cases which involve elements of housing, social security and clinical care. His cases frequently address the impact of human rights in community care law, and he receives special praise for his work concerning children's care and asylum support.

Martin Westgate KC is a widely renowned silk with a depth of experience in housing and social welfare work and its relation to community care. He is also well regarded for his handling of immigration and trafficking cases.

Stephen Cragg KC is an expert in social welfare and criminal justice public law who also has a strong community care practice. He has significant experience in cases related to the provision of asylum support and local authority policy disputes.

Antonia Benfield is an impressive junior whose practice covers public law, immigration and community care. She frequently acts for claimants in age assessment matters.

Donnchadh Greene is a well-recognised junior and often acts for claimants in community care matters. He frequently handles cases related to age assessments and the provision of asylum support.