Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

Edwards Duthie Shamash has a respected team frequently instructed by the Official Solicitor to act in high-profile and complex health and welfare cases. The firm is particularly experienced in cases involving mental health and childcare law issues. It is regularly called upon by advocacy centres and the Official Solicitor as well as being directly instructed by the families of vulnerable individuals. The team handles cases involving significant administrative and public law issues.

"They are really focused on getting good results - very pragmatic and sensible."

"The Edwards Duthie Shamash lawyers are all absolute experts in court of protection work."

Laura Mannering offers an impressive Court of Protection practice, with particular expertise in welfare proceedings and serious medical treatment matters. She has represented clients in the High Court and Court of Appeal. "Laura is excellent. She is very clear so judges really like her, and outside court she has a very informal and chatty approach which clients really like." "Laura is really outstanding. She is incredibly empathetic and a consummate professional - she really cares about the clients and that comes through in the quality of work."

Melissa Law handles a range of health and welfare matters. She has particular strength in matters involving residence and issues relating to consent to marriage. "Melissa is phenomenal. Her work ethic is amazing, as is her ability to engage with P." "She is very efficient, organised and super experienced." "Melissa Law is really meticulous and thorough, someone who looks at all angles."

Kris Jackson-Hughes is an associate in Edwards Duthie Shamash's Court of Protection department. He has particular expertise in handling Section 16 and Section 21A matters. "Kris is really efficient has great judgement." "Kris is one to watch. He has good attention to detail, knows everything to know about a case, and a chatty, friendly approach which clients like."