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Mills & Reeve LLP

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare (Public Sector Clients)

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Mills & Reeve LLP

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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare (Public Sector Clients) - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Mills & Reeve represents NHS trusts and integrated care boards in a broad range of health and welfare matters. The firm is adept at providing advice in sensitive and high-profile cases, including serious medical treatment cases where urgent advice is often required. The team has notable strength advising on mental health issues and deprivation of liberty with regard to residential and hospital care.
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Strengths

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  • The team has a strong ability to quickly grasp and understand the facts in challenging cases involving patients with complex care needs.

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  • They are outstanding. The help and advice is incredible and nothing is too much trouble.

    Court of Protection: Health & Welfare (Public Sector Clients) respondentUK

  • The team at Mills & Reeve have great knowledge, experience and approachability.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Neil Ward
    Neil Ward

    Neil Ward

    Neil Ward has extensive experience advising NHS Trusts and integrated care boards on issues of mental capacity and consent to medical treatment.

    • Neil is approachable and provides sensible and considered advice.

      Court of Protection: Health & Welfare (Public Sector Clients) respondentUK

    • He is very knowledgeable and provides great levels of service.

      Court of Protection: Health & Welfare (Public Sector Clients) respondentUK
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