Mental Health: Patients | UK

Bindmans is a go-to firm for complex mental health matters. The team is highly sought after by vulnerable clients to represent them in various proceedings, particularly those relating to deprivation of liberty and mental capacity. The firm demonstrates a strong understanding of the interface between the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act. It demonstrates additional expertise in Court of Protection matters and inquests.

Leigh Day has a market-leading mental health offering within its human rights team. Lawyers at the firm represent vulnerable clients across a range of matters, including tribunals, and are praised by clients, barristers and the Official Solicitor. Leigh Day has particular expertise in matters involving questions of capacity, contentious treatment matters and cases with Court of Protection overlap or concurrent personal injury claims.

David Gray Solicitors has a specialist team of highly regarded mental health lawyers. The firm represents vulnerable individuals and families on IMHA tribunals and contentious treatment decisions. Lawyers at David Gray are praised for their Mental Health Act expertise and handling of Section 21a challenges.

Guile Nicholas Solicitors is known for its strong and compassionate representation of extremely vulnerable individuals and families. The firm specialises in complex tribunal cases, challenging treatment decisions as well as judicial review matters.