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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - All Circuits

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The barristers at Garden Court Chambers are highly sought after for their expertise in health and welfare matters. An interviewee notes: "Garden Court has extremely knowledgeable counsel who are able to bring a wealth of expertise and experience to cases." The team is able to draw on the set's wider knowledge and experience in public law matters when advising on complex and cross-disciplinary cases, and is regularly instructed in sensitive mental capacity and residence matters. Additional areas of strength for the set's barristers include forced marriage and deprivation of liberty disputes, and members act on behalf of protected parties and their families, the Official Solicitor and public bodies.

Colin Cook is the director of clerking.

Strengths

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The clerks are very good and helpful.

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Garden Court clerks really go the extra mile in terms of accommodating needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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Helen Curtis
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Band 2

Helen Curtis is instructed in a broad array of cases, often on behalf of the Official Solicitor. She is known for her expertise in mental health law, and her practice includes claims for unlawful detention, appeals and judicial reviews.

If I have a complex case, I would go to Helen.

She has a refreshing approach to matters and is very people-centred; she really fights her clients' corner.

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Bethan Harris
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Band 3

Bethan Harris excels across a range of Court of Protection matters, including deprivation of liberty, Section 21A applications and cases dealing with complex care packages. She acts for local authorities, family members and litigation friends.

Bethan Harris is the most detailed and conscientious of the barristers I work with.

Bethan is a persuasive advocate and an excellent negotiator. She is compassionate about her work and works well with clients.

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Gráinne Mellon
3
Band 3

Gráinne Mellon is a well-regarded Court of Protection barrister experienced in the handling of deprivation of liberty cases, where she regularly acts for NHS trusts, the Official Solicitor and family members. She is also noted for her expertise in complex disputes concerning residence and care for adults who lack capacity.

We look to instruct Gráinne in our most difficult cases as we know she will do great work.

She is attentive and approachable and always provides thorough, detailed, and well thought-through advice.

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Susan Wright
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Band 4

Susan Wright has a well-developed Court of Protection practice that sees her regularly acting in highly sensitive mental health capacity matters. She is frequently sought to provide counsel in cases involving serious medical treatment cases and deprivation of liberty among many other issues.

Susan is very committed and thorough in the presentation of her cases.

Susan is wonderful. She is extremely attentive and approachable, and will go above and beyond to ensure the best for our client.

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Helen Curtis
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Band 2
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Bethan Harris
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Band 3
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Gráinne Mellon
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Band 3
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Susan Wright
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Band 4
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