Court of Protection: health and welfare

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Bridget Dolan KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
1
Nageena Khalique KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
1
Jenni Richards KC
39 Essex Chambers
1
Sophia Roper KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘Sophia is an outstanding barrister. She is determined yet realistic, analytical yet pragmatic and an absolute dream to work with.'
1
Vikram Sachdeva KC
39 Essex Chambers
‘Vikram lends authority to any situation.’
2
Andrew Bagchi KC
1GC | Family Law
‘Andrew is a highly effective advocate. He is pragmatic and communicates well.'
2
Paul Bowen KC
Brick Court Chambers
2
Jamie Burton KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘His warmth allows for teamwork where he listens to all members. Jamie demonstrates a thorough approach to legal research and drafting.’
2
Victoria Butler-Cole KC
39 Essex Chambers
‘She is a leading Court of Protection silk, fantastic on the papers and in court. A pleasure to work with.’
2
Katharine Gollop KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
2
Fenella Morris KC
39 Essex Chambers
2
Michael Mylonas KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘He is a fantastic court performer.’
2
Debra Powell KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘Debra is a very cool head in what can be very difficult cases. She is straightforward. She distils the issues and makes things simple and clear.'
2
Aswini Weereratne KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Aswini is very cool, calm and collected. She provides comprehensive advice in a tone and manner which is palatable to each client. She is very impressive.'
3
Jonathan Auburn KC
11KBW
3
Joanne Clement KC
11KBW
‘An exceptional practitioner.’
3
Stephen Cragg KC
Doughty Street Chambers
3
Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC
Doughty Street Chambers
3
Nicola Greaney KC
39 Essex Chambers
‘Her advocacy is clear and succinct. Nicola is a very experienced pair of hands.’
3
Michael Horne KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘Michael is a safe pair of hands. He is always measured and provides wise and clear guidance.’
3
Angus Moon KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
3
Parishil Patel KC
39 Essex Chambers
3
Fiona Paterson KC
39 Essex Chambers
‘Fiona is extremely knowledgeable. She is clear, firm and very persuasive in her advocacy.’
3
Alexander Ruck Keene KC (Hon)
39 Essex Chambers
‘He is a fountain of knowledge, as well as possessing a very effective ability to apply his expertise in the real world.’
3
Kelvin Rutledge KC
Cornerstone Barristers
3
Fiona Scolding KC
Landmark Chambers
'She combines fantastic client skills with powerful advocacy.’
3
Andrew Sharland KC
11KBW
3
Stephen Simblet KC
Garden Court Chambers
3
Emma Sutton KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘Emma is very sharp and able to cut through the most complex of procedures to identify the best solution for the client.’
3
Claire Watson KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘She provides a perfect balance of incisive yet client friendly advice. A smooth advocate.’
3
Amanda Weston KC
Garden Court Chambers
3
Ian Wise KC
Monckton Chambers

2025 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Alison Easton KC
Coram Chambers
‘Alison is a superb barrister, and undoubtedly a leader in her field.  She is simply a class act.’
1
Peter Mant KC
39 Essex Chambers
‘Peter is outstanding. He is an eloquent and persuasive advocate and handles the trickiest and most sensitive cases adeptly, ensuring that the client is supported throughout often extremely sensitive and difficult matters.’
1
James Berry KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

2024 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Steve Broach KC
39 Essex Chambers
1
Edward Lamb KC
Deka Chambers