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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
MJC Law is an excellent boutique focusing on Court of Protection health and welfare matters. The team demonstrates an ability to act on novel points of law at High Court level, and represents clients in challenging cross-jurisdictional cases. MJC Law advises on protected parties' residence and care arrangements and deprivation of liberty matters. The team offers additional experience in consent to vaccination cases.
Strengths
MJC Law is one of the firms I would absolutely go to for Court of Protection work.
The solicitors I have worked with at MJC are experienced and offer a professional approach, good communication and clear advice.
They know this area of law well and engage in constructive dialogue.
MJC Law are proper Court of Protection specialists.
Notable practitioners
Lauren Crow's practice primarily relates to Section 21A proceedings. She demonstrates a strong aptitude for matters that involve individuals with complex mental health needs and care requirements.
Lauren Crow is a stand-out solicitor.
Lauren goes the extra mile and then some.
Conor Maguire is frequently instructed by the Official Solicitor to represent the best interests of vulnerable people. He is also authorised by the Law Society’s mental capacity accreditation scheme to represent mentally incapable clients.
Conor has got a lot of experience and a good reputation.
Kate Jackson acts on deprivation of liberty and welfare applications, including those concerning serious medical treatment. She has also represented vulnerable individuals before the Mental Health Tribunal, while also advising on community care matters.
Kate can come up with the points no one has thought of and she leaves no stone unturned.