Court of Protection: health and welfare

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

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Malcolm Chisholm
1GC | Family Law
‘Malcolm is very personable and a very experienced advocate. His advice is solid but sensible.’
1
Rhys Hadden
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
Charming, clever, and persuasive - he is incredibly personable.’
1
Bethan Harris
Garden Court Chambers
‘Bethan wholeheartedly embraces her client's case and meticulously examines the evidence.  She has a strong insight into what a court is likely to do and not do.'
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David Lawson
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘David can remain composed and calm in highly stressful situations. He maintains his poise during intense courtroom proceedings, which helps to instill confidence in clients.’
1
Alison Meacher
Gatehouse Chambers
‘Alison is truly outstanding. She is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. She is attentive to detail and spots the tricky issues.’
1
Gráinne Mellon
Garden Court Chambers
‘Grainne is succinct, dynamic, good with clients, and really knows her law. She has a good command of the court.'  
2
Neil Allen
39 Essex Chambers
‘Neil is very determined to get the best outcome possible for the client, thinking creatively and often employing novel solutions to problems.’
2
Tim Baldwin
Garden Court Chambers
‘Tim is very thorough and knowledgeable. He is an effective advocate  presenting cases forcefully in a quietly determined fashion.'
2
Ian Brownhill
39 Essex Chambers
‘Ian is an excellent advocate.’
2
Ulele Burnham
Doughty Street Chambers
‘One of the top barristers in the Court of Protection. She is clever and incredibly articulate.’
2
Conrad Hallin
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘As solid and immovable as an oak tree in the face of bitter disputes. He is exceptionally clever in his arguments.’
2
Benjamin Harrison
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘Ben is extremely personable and has exceptional client care skills. He offers practical advice.’
2
Shu Shin Luh
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Shu’s knowledge is second to none.’
2
Katharine Scott
39 Essex Chambers
‘Katharine is diligent and has impressive attention to detail.’
2
Anna Tkaczynska
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘Anna is fabulous. She is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and approachable.’
3
Helen Curtis
Garden Court Chambers
‘Helen is very tenacious and determined to achieve the best outcomes for her clients.'  
3
Sian Davies
39 Essex Chambers
‘Sian knows her stuff. She is responsive and committed to her cases. A true joy to work with.'
3
Alexander Drapkin
5 Stone Buildings
‘He is direct, grasps the issues that are important to the client, and is quick to clarify the scope of a case and take out any unnecessary noise.’
3
Hilton Harrop-Griffiths
Field Court Chambers
3
Francis Hoar
Field Court Chambers
3
Oliver Lewis
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Oliver is extremely dedicated to his clients. The breadth of his technical expertise is singularly impressive.’
3
Sophy Miles
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Sophy's advice is first class. She is a fantastic junior.’
3
Nicholas O’Brien
Coram Chambers
‘A brilliant junior. He is incredibly experienced and very knowledgeable.���
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Lee Parkhill
Cornerstone Barristers
‘Lee is an extremely skilled barrister. He is very personable and an absolute pleasure to work with.’
3
Dominic Preston
Doughty Street Chambers
3
Kyle Squire
Coram Chambers
‘Kyle is thorough, personable and knowledgeable. He is good with clients and his advocacy style is efficient.’
3
Katarina Sydow
Outer Temple Chambers
3
Francesca Gardner
39 Essex Chambers
'She is extremely bright and formidable in court.'
3
Nicola Kohn
39 Essex Chambers
‘She is super-calm and effective, and a highly skilled advocate in complex health and welfare matters.'
3
Annabel Lee
39 Essex Chambers
3
Mungo Wenban-Smith
39 Essex Chambers
‘He is a very robust advocate in court. He has a keen sense for which arguments will be persuasive and which will not.’
4
Katherine Barnes
39 Essex Chambers
4
Antonia Benfield
Doughty Street Chambers
‘An astounding barrister. She knows the ins and outs of her cases, and always impresses the judges she appears before.'
4
Alexander Campbell
Cornerstone Barristers
‘Alexander has an incredibly calm style. He is unflappable.'
4
Gemma Daly
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Gemma knows exactly which points to pursue and she can read judges very well.'
4
Catherine Dobson
39 Essex Chambers
‘She is extremely intelligent, articulate and diligent.’
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Sebastian Elgueta
Garden Court Chambers
‘Sebastian is an excellent advocate who always provides solid but sensible advice.’
4
Peggy Etiebet
Cornerstone Barristers
‘Peggy is always pragmatic and clear with her advice. She is approachable and responsive.’
4
Adam Fullwood
39 Essex Chambers
‘Adam is a formidable advocate.’
4
Alexis Hearnden
39 Essex Chambers
‘Alexis is a truly excellent advocate. She is always a very safe pair of hands.'
4
Gemma Hobcraft
Doughty Street Chambers
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Angela Hodes
Field Court Chambers
'She is extremely knowledgeable in the field, and her advocacy is very persuasive. She is also very empathetic, and therefore excellent at dealing with sensitive issues.'
4
Arianna Kelly
39 Essex Chambers
‘Arianna has a great eye for detail and grapples with complicated legal concepts very easily.'
4
Zia Nabi
Doughty Street Chambers
4
Susanna Rickard
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘Susanna is a considered yet powerful advocate.’
4
Eliza Sharron
39 Essex Chambers
‘Eliza’s ability to master the most complex issues and subject them to forensic analysis is extraordinary. Her advocacy is calm and authoritative.’
4
Eleanor Sibley
Garden Court Chambers
‘She gets on top of issues very quickly. A very measured advocate.’
4
Tom Stoate
Doughty Street Chambers
4
Anna Bicarregui
39 Essex Chambers
5
Shazia Akhtar
Gatehouse Chambers
‘Shazia is a good team player, and has a great manner with clients.’
5
Jack Anderson
39 Essex Chambers
‘Jack has excellent knowledge and a wealth of experience.'
5
Adam Boukraa
39 Essex Chambers
5
Grace Capel
Doughty Street Chambers
5
Daniel Clarke
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Highly intelligent and shrewd in negotiation.'
5
Elizabeth Cleaver
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Elizabeth is an excellent advocate. She has a significant depth of knowledge.’
5
Stephanie David
39 Essex Chambers
5
Pravin Fernando
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
5
Raza Halim
Garden Court Chambers
‘Raza is forceful, tenacious and clear in court.’
5
Rebecca Handcock
Field Court Chambers
‘Rebecca's advice is very thorough. She is extremely capable on her feet.'
5
Zoe Harper
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Zoe is highly professional, knowledgeable and experienced in Court of Protection matters.’
5
Turan Hursit
Old Square Chambers
'She exudes a high level of confidence in her advocacy, and maintains a commendable presence in court. Her approach is both measured and compelling.'
5
Saara Idelbi
39 Essex Chambers
‘Saara is meticulous, tenacious and resilient. She is a fierce advocate for her clients, even in the most difficult of cases.’
5
Thomas Jones
Deka Chambers
‘Thomas is a very responsive junior and his drafting is highly impressive.’
5
Jamie Mathieson
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
5
Mary-Rachel McCabe
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Judges like her attention to detail and practical approach. She is a strong advocate and very thorough.'
5
Rowena Moffatt
Doughty Street Chambers
5
Asma Nizami
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Asma is completely on top of the law in this area and has a gift for working with vulnerable clients.’
5
Jake Rylatt
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
5
Lyndsey Sambrooks-Wright
Garden Court Chambers
5
Hannah Slarks
11KBW
 
5
Felicity Williams
Garden Court Chambers
5
Nancy Williams
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Nancy's down to earth approach sets clients at ease. Her preparation is impeccable.’
5
Susan Leslie Wright
Garden Court Chambers
5
Alex Cisneros
39 Essex Chambers
‘He has a real depth of knowledge. A go-to choice for Court of Protection welfare cases.’
5
Matthew Wyard
39 Essex Chambers
‘Matthew is very client-friendly, and is able to find solutions to the most difficult problems very quickly.’

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

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Olivia Beach
One Pump Court
 'A conscientious and diligent junior.'
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Rachael Gourley
Serjeants' Inn Chambers
 'Rachael is tenacious to ensure her clients' needs are comprehensively met. She is an incisive, diplomatic and effective advocate who clearly cares for her vulnerable clients.'
1
Donnchadh Greene
Doughty Street Chambers
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Jim Hirschmann
3PB
'Jim fights tooth and nail for his client's position with composure and professionalism. He is a persuasive advocate who exudes a gentle authority.'
1
India Flanagan
Cornerstone Barristers
1
Aristide Hoang-Brown
Field Court Chambers
 'Aristide is a calm and confident advocate.'
1
Alice Irving
Doughty Street Chambers
1
Olivia Kirkbride
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
'She reads the court well during hearings and is able to preempt problems before they arise.'
1
Imogen Mellor
One Pump Court
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Isaac Ricca-Richardson
Garden Court Chambers
'Isaac is a formidable talent at the Bar. He is responsive, sensitive, and pragmatic in his approach, making him a go-to for anyone acting for vulnerable clients.'
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Joanna Thom
Field Court Chambers