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Social Housing - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Bethan Harris specialises in cases with combined housing, capacity and community care aspects, often acting for disabled or otherwise vulnerable clients. She sits on the Panel of Counsel for the Equality and Human Rights Commission and regularly speaks on developments in social housing law. She is also frequently sought after for her expertise in housing benefits. She often acts for vulnerable tenants in possession proceedings.
Strengths
She provided exactly the backbone we needed in sorting out the various threads.
Community Care - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Bethan Harris is well placed to handle a range of community care matters. She is particularly strong in cases that concern the housing needs of people with disabilities. Along with others at her set, she produces the Community Care Law Reports and delivers training and conferences related to the area.
Strengths
Bethan is wonderfully knowledgeable, highly skilled, committed, generous and kind.
Bethan is an extraordinarily thoughtful and knowledgeable barrister. She is generous with her time and has a very positive approach to cases.
Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Bethan Harris excels across a range of Court of Protection matters, including deprivation of liberty, Section 21A applications and cases dealing with complex care packages. She acts for local authorities, family members and litigation friends.
Strengths
Bethan Harris is the most detailed and conscientious of the barristers I work with.
Bethan is a persuasive advocate and an excellent negotiator. She is compassionate about her work and works well with clients.