Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

Sophy Miles was one of the leading national solicitors handling Court of Protection work before her move to the Bar in 2015. She is an expert on all health and welfare matters and contributes to many of the leading texts in the area. She is routinely instructed by individuals and statutory bodies, as well as the Official Solicitor.

Ulele Burnham has a broad practice covering the law relating to mental capacity and mental health. She is also an expert in unlawful detention cases. She has a particular interest in the potential application of the Equality Act 2010 in the context of domestic Court of Protection law.

Aswini Weereratne KC acts for all parties in the Court of Protection, including the Official Solicitor, and is renowned for her work in complex cases concerning human rights, mental health and capacity. She is well versed in matters concerning the overlap between the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act and is a noted deprivation of liberty expert.

Oliver Lewis is an experienced junior with a recognised expertise in mental health and international disability law. He is regularly instructed to act on behalf of public bodies, family members and the Official Solicitor.

Stephen Reeder is a well-known specialist in welfare cases who is adept at handling health and welfare matters. He is instructed by a broad range of clients, including healthcare bodies, families and the Official Solicitor.

Mary-Rachel McCabe has a growing profile within both Community Care and Court of Protection. She frequently acts for protected parties in relation to their residence and care arrangements. An increasingly large proportion of her work is on behalf of the Official Solicitor.