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