Practice Areas
Naomi is an experienced and established advocate in the inquest arena. Naomi is regularly instructed to represent a range of interested parties including public bodies, private companies, individuals, and families. She has a wealth of experience in both jury inquests and Article 2 inquests.
Naomi regularly appears in a broad range of inquests in the Coroner’s Court including those involving deaths in care homes, hospitals or potentially involved medical malpractice. She is able to identify and remain focussed on the relevant issues in complex cases.
Naomi’s meticulous preparation ensures that her clients receive pragmatic and targeted advice to ensure the best outcome for them in the sometimes difficult inquest process.
Naomi is deputy head of the Court of Protection and Adult Care team. She regularly appears in cases involving welfare decisions and deprivations of liberty, including reviews under s21A Mental Capacity Act. She is also experienced in financial Court of Protection matters including removal of attorneys and deputies, and is confident in advising on issues relating to trusts. She also has an established advisory practice on issues relating to the Court of Protection and Adult Care including but not limited to Care Act issues, ordinary residence and the interplay between the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
Naomi may accept Public Access work, where she can be instructed directly by a member of the public rather than a solicitor.