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No5 Barristers' Chambers

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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. An interviewee notes: "The set has a strong Court of Protection team."

Tony McDaid is the CEO and director of clerking.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are always friendly and go out of their way to assist.

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  • The clerks are extremely good. Helpful and organised.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Keri Tayler
    Keri Tayler

    Keri Tayler

    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 Tayler is very good, especially on complex cases.

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

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  • David Gardner
    David Gardner

    David Gardner

    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.

    • A real strength of David's is his drafting. It is always spot-on - detailed and an excellent analysis of the issues in a case.

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    • David is a great barrister. Hugely reliable and has an impressive knack at putting parties at ease even when the matter is contested.

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  • Mark Bradshaw
    Mark Bradshaw

    Mark Bradshaw

    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.

    • He has excellent attention to detail - thorough, without losing sight of the need to be practical and pragmatic.

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    • Mark is compassionate whilst being an excellent negotiator to arrive at the best outcome for the client.

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  • Varsha Jagadesham
    Varsha Jagadesham

    Varsha Jagadesham

    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.

    • She has a great eye for detail and is extremely thorough. Her detailed advice is always much appreciated.

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