The Court of Protection team at Kings Chambers represents a range of parties in matters, including the Official Solicitor, local authorities and NHS trusts. Property and affairs disputes – an area in which the ‘incredibly knowledgeable‘ Fay Collinson excels – are also prominent in the group’s caseload. In a recent highlight for the set, practice head Sam Karim KC appeared in Re A (Covert Medication: Closed Proceedings), thought to be the first case of its kind within the Court of Protection, where closed proceedings were used to order the administration of covert medication to a person deemed to lack capacity. Bolstering the team at the senior end, Helen Mulholland KC was appointed to silk in March 2023.
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Kings Chambers
Testimonials
‘Kings Chambers’ clerks always offer a good service. They are quick to respond and always try to accommodate our requests, making them easy to work with.’
St John's Buildings
St John’s Buildings garners praise as ‘a great Court of Protection set – all the advocates are knowledgeable and approachable‘. The ‘forensic‘ Joseph O’Brien KC, who heads up the practice, has expertise in deprivation of liberty issues, and regularly acts for the Official Solicitor and family members in cases. Natalia Levine stands out for her experience in handling deputyship applications, issues of health and welfare and mental capacity, and contentious property and financial affairs. Rising star Hannah Bakshani is ‘able to get to grips with complex issues at short notice‘, and is experienced in advising on contested capacity matters.
Testimonials
‘A very good set with a large supportive team.’
‘Brilliant set with a wide variety of counsel.’
‘The barristers in this set are simply outstanding.’
‘The clerks at St John’s Buildings are simply superb and a dream to work with.’
‘The clerks are always responsive and ready to assist.’
‘Clerks are very helpful.’
Kings Chambers
Testimonials
‘Kings Chambers’ clerks always offer a good service. They are quick to respond and always try to accommodate our requests, making them easy to work with.’
St John's Buildings
St John’s Buildings garners praise as ‘a great Court of Protection set – all the advocates are knowledgeable and approachable‘. The ‘forensic‘ Joseph O’Brien KC, who heads up the practice, has expertise in deprivation of liberty issues, and regularly acts for the Official Solicitor and family members in cases. Natalia Levine stands out for her experience in handling deputyship applications, issues of health and welfare and mental capacity, and contentious property and financial affairs. Rising star Hannah Bakshani is ‘able to get to grips with complex issues at short notice‘, and is experienced in advising on contested capacity matters.
Testimonials
‘A very good set with a large supportive team.’
‘Brilliant set with a wide variety of counsel.’
‘The barristers in this set are simply outstanding.’
‘The clerks at St John’s Buildings are simply superb and a dream to work with.’
‘The clerks are always responsive and ready to assist.’
‘Clerks are very helpful.’