Court of Protection: Health & Welfare
UK Bar Guide 2025 : All Circuits
Band 3
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0845 210 5555Chambers Review
No5 Barristers' Chambers offers expertise in a wide range of health and welfare matters. Members are experienced in the handling of complex residence, forced marriage, deprivation of liberty and capacity to consent to sexual relations cases. The set's barristers are regularly instructed to act on behalf of the Official Solicitor, the Office of the Public Guardian, local authorities and health bodies, as well as vulnerable individuals and their families.
Tony McDaid is the CEO and director of clerking.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks, particularly Emily Johnston and Lucas Bennett, are super responsive, helpful, communicative and friendly."
"The clerks at No 5 are always exceptionally responsive and their organisational skills are outstanding. What truly sets the clerks apart is their unwavering willingness to support and assist us."
"All clerks are excellent - they are helpful and approachable and will do whatever they can to assist."
"The clerks, particularly Emily Johnston and Lucas Bennett, are super responsive, helpful, communicative and friendly."
"The clerks at No 5 are always exceptionally responsive and their organisational skills are outstanding. What truly sets the clerks apart is their unwavering willingness to support and assist us."
"All clerks are excellent - they are helpful and approachable and will do whatever they can to assist."
Notable Practitioners
Keri Tayler regularly appears in the Court of Protection in health and welfare matters, including complex cases involving mental health, sexual relations and forced marriage. She acts for local authorities, families and relevant person's representatives, and is frequently instructed by the Official Solicitor.
"Keri possesses a wealth of knowledge and always provides practical, clear and concise advice. She is a formidable advocate in the courtroom and well respected by judges and opposing counsel."
"Keri is an excellent cross-examiner who has a forensic level of detail."
David Gardner is an experienced Court of Protection practitioner who acts on a broad range of issues including residence, care arrangements and capacity to engage in sexual relations. He is frequently instructed by the Office of the Official Solicitor.
"David's reliability and organisational skills ensure that every aspect of a case is meticulously managed. His drafting is consistently excellent, which reflects his wealth of knowledge."
"David is always calm, measured and logical, which makes him an excellent advocate."
Mark Bradshaw is well versed in Court of Protection health and welfare matters and is regularly sought to act for both individuals and local authorities. He has in-depth knowledge of such issues as capacity, deprivation of liberty and care arrangements.
"Mark is always approachable and provides an excellent service. He will make himself available at short notice and will explain matters to the clients. Nothing is ever too much trouble for Mark."
"Mark is exceptionally organised, reliable and very responsive. He is great at communicating with family members, ensuring they feel at ease throughout the proceedings."
Varsha Jagadesham is a well-regarded junior who acts on a range of Court of Protection matters. She has noteworthy expertise acting for protected parties at risk of criminal offending. She also has experience acting in COVID-19 vaccination disputes.
"Varsha is a pleasure to work with. She is extremely professional, effective and very tenacious."
"Varsha is very thorough and meticulous with her drafting and approach in providing advice. She doesn't leave any stone unturned."
"Varsha is thorough, well prepared and knowledgeable. Her drafting and advocacy are of a very high standard and she is a safe pairs of hands for her clients."