Alison Meacher

UK Bar

Alison Meacher of Gatehouse Chambers is a respected barrister who frequently acts for claimants or their family members in community care matters. Her practice in the area covers matters concerning the funding of the care of the elderly or those with disabilities.

"Alison Meacher is very robust, experienced and tenacious at getting the outcome for the client."

"Alison is very down to earth but she can be fierce when needed."

Alison Meacher at Gatehouse Chambers has experience of handling cases involving forced marriage, capacity to marry and other issues surrounding mental capacity law. She regularly acts for and advises vulnerable and elderly clients.

"Alison is incredibly thorough, down to earth and excellent with clients."

Alison Meacher of Gatehouse Chambers offers expertise in cases involving lasting power of attorneys, deputy appointments, gift approvals and statutory will applications. She is also experienced in the handling of health and welfare cases.

"Alison is very down to earth and clients warm to her quite quickly. She strikes a good balance between being firm in her advice but also being sympathetic to an individual or relationship."

Alison Meacher is a specialist in housing work that crosses over with Court of Protection, mental capacity and other social welfare matters. She habitually acts on behalf of local authorities, registered providers and vulnerable tenants, and regularly appears before the Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal. She is particularly strong on cases where a person's right to occupy is contested.

"Alison is able to deal with complex issues that arise in a manner which puts the often vulnerable client at the heart of the matter."