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Up and Coming
Provided by Imogen Mellor
Court of Protection - Vulnerable Adult
Inquests and Inquiries
International Children Law
Private Children Law
Public Children Law
Imogen is highly adept at dealing with complex cases involving vulnerable clients and their needs, including those with mental health conditions and cognitive difficulties. She is currently learning British Sign Language and is developing a specialism working with Deaf clients. She is knowledgeable in her understanding of the Deaf community and culture, being able to empathise with clients and strategically advise on the best forms of support to meet their needs.
She is a go-to counsel for cases concerning honour-based abuse and child abuse linked to faith and belief. She has been interviewed on BBC Radio London in relation to FGM and she writes and educates on the topic, including presenting at NGOs, charities, to lawyers and for other stakeholders. She accepts instructions in relation to honour-based abuse in the field of family and court of protection.
Imogen has previously represented clients in immigration cases. Prior to joining the Bar, Imogen was an assistant caseworker at an immigration law firm, where she worked on complex immigration applications dealing with a range of issues, such as asylum, family and human rights and indefinite leave to remain as a victim of domestic violence. As a result of her experience, she is uniquely placed to act in family cases which involve immigration law issues.
She has been made a Panel C Counsel member for the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
ILPA
FLBA
COPBA
Lincoln’s Inn
Provided by Chambers
Imogen Mellor is an impressive up and coming junior in the children law sector. She is adept at handling both public and private law cases and is experienced at dealing with complex care proceedings and those cases with international elements.
Provided by Chambers
Imogen is very generous with her time and her client care is exceptional. Her preparation and analysis are second to none.
Imogen is a highly skilled advocate, who is capable of working with vulnerable clients. She is approachable and provides practical advice.
She works and fights extremely hard, is very meticulous in her approach, and is very sympathetic with vulnerable clients.
Imogen is very generous with her time and her client care is exceptional. Her preparation and analysis are second to none.
Imogen is a highly skilled advocate, who is capable of working with vulnerable clients. She is approachable and provides practical advice.
She works and fights extremely hard, is very meticulous in her approach, and is very sympathetic with vulnerable clients.