Department profile
Kennedys

Mental Health: Providers

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Kennedys

Rankings

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Mental Health: Providers - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Kennedys assists NHS Trusts and integrated care boards in a wide range of matters. The team has experience handling cases and inquiries regarding deprivation of liberty, lack of capacity issues and the Court of Protection.

Strengths

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  • Kennedys are big hitters.

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  • They have a person-centred approach and excellent client care.

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  • They provide a bespoke, round the clock service.

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  • Their client care is incomparable and they develop client relationships that enable them to achieve the best results.

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  • They make themselves available 24/7 to assist you.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Daniel Freeman
    Band 1Daniel Freeman

    Daniel Freeman

    Daniel Freeman is a partner at Kennedys and handles a wide range of mental health matters. He is often instructed by NHS trusts to advise on matters surrounding deprivation of liberty and capacity.

    • Dan is very personable and puts witnesses at ease. He is really easy to work with and understands the challenges clients face.

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    • Dan is peerless in his industry. He's an experienced and tactically astute lawyer who is robust with opponents, and he provides real leadership for his clients.

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    • Dan gets a very good result out of difficult situations, and is emotionally intelligent in respect of mental health issues.

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    • Dan understands our challenges and he always finds a sophisticated solution to deal with them.

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    • Dan is a rain maker and a standout indvividual. His instructions are above and beyond and his client skills are great.

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  • Band 2Robert Tobin
    Band 2Robert Tobin

    Robert Tobin

    Robert Tobin leads Kennedy's medical law team. He advises NHS providers on a variety of mental health-related issues. Tobin's work features complex disputes regarding capacity and consent to treatment.

    • Rob is our go-to person for mental health issues. He is approachable, knowledgeable and succinct in his approach.

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    • Rob has been instrumental to our work.

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Ranked Individuals at Kennedys (2)

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