Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Rook Irwin Sweeney is a renowned human rights and public law firm, with expertise in the Court of Protection and a particular focus in assisting the families of disabled children. The team routinely acts on residence and care decisions, serious medical treatment matters and novel welfare applications.
Strengths
"Rook Irwin Sweeney lawyers are very responsive and highly knowledgeable in this area; they excel in handling complex matters."
"Every member of the firm is an expert in their field, providing concise guidance with sensitivity to commercial issues."
"They provide a very holistic service and have a firm grip on what is happening within the field and keep us up to date on the latest developments."
Notable Practitioners
Alex Rook is highly esteemed for his health and welfare practice, offering expertise in best interest and deprivation of liberty matters concerning residence and care. He also advises on community care and disability rights, and regularly receives instructions from the Official Solicitor to act on behalf of individuals lacking capacity. "Alex is very knowledgeable, pleasant and helpful to have on side." "He is excellent and a pleasure to work with."
Anne-Marie Irwin has considerable experience handling sensitive and complex health and welfare matters covering medical treatment and end-of-life disputes. She has further strength in issues surrounding assisted dying. "Anne-Marie is excellent at what she does. She is highly responsive, has great analytical powers and is very good at understanding the needs of her clients." "She has a very cool head and works very quickly."
Polly Sweeney has particular expertise in disability rights and cases involving young individuals and children. She also advises on best interests, deprivation of liberty and community care matters. "Polly is very hard-working and never gives up." "Polly is fantastic - she provides very clear communication and really advances the interests of those she represents." "Polly is excellent - she is very efficient and sensible, has good judgement and is good with clients."
