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Professional Discipline - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Fenella Morris KC is a skilled advocate whose broad regulatory practice encompasses a number of professional remits, including finance, healthcare and legal services. She acts for regulators as well as defendants in disciplinary proceedings. She also has a strong track record of providing policy advice to regulators and disciplinary bodies.
Strengths
Fenella is one of of the best silks for disciplinary work. She is excellent on her feet, very smart, and very good at collaborating with clients to manage their expectations.
A go-to choice for professional regulation.
Local Government - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Fenella Morris KC is an erudite local government silk advising local authorities and individuals in complex cases incorporating various aspects of both public and private law. She is also well known for her deep knowledge and understanding of healthcare, education and community care work.
Strengths
Fenella is wonderfully clear and persuasive when on her feet.
Community Care - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Fenella Morris KC is a deeply experienced silk who is a fine choice for a range of community care matters, including cases relating to local authority funding and policy disputes. She is an expert in judicial review, a regular in the Court of Protection and someone with great knowledge of the law relating to the NHS.
Strengths
Fenella provides very good support.
Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Fenella Morris KC is a highly regarded silk who has a broad practice that encompasses Court of Protection as well as health and community care matters. She is also increasingly involved in cases which involve disputes over property and financial affairs. She is an expert on capacity to consent to marriage and sexual relations, as well as on matters that concern urgent medical treatment and deprivation of liberty. Hers is a broad client base, ranging from individuals to NHS and private healthcare bodies.
Strengths
Fenella has an impressive legal brain and knows how to perfectly pitch it to the court.
Fenella is very clear in her communication, very available and supportive to work with.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Fenella Morris KC typically handles administrative and public law cases which arise in the healthcare setting. She acts for claimants, NGOs, NHS bodies and local authorities. Recent mandates include challenges to pensions regulation for medical professionals.
Strengths
Fenella is brilliant with clients whom she listens to and counsels in an easy and accessible manner. Her advocacy reflects her strategic and persuasive nature; she has excellent strategic savvy.
