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Joseph O'Brien KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

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14 years ranked

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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - All Circuits

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Joseph O'Brien KC is a well-recognised silk and acts for a broad range of clients including local authorities, clinical commissioning groups and the Official Solicitor. He has a broad practice that encompasses medical, welfare, and property and affairs matters, and is a noted expert in deprivation of liberty cases.

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  • He is an excellent advocate.

    Court of Protection: Health & WelfareUK Bar

  • Joseph O'Brien is one of the very top silks in his field. He is fantastic at witness handling, knows the law back to front and his writing is top-drawer.

    Court of Protection: Health & WelfareUK Bar

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