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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Sophie Allan

Kings Chambers

Sophie has a calm demeanor and is able to deal with difficult issues with fluency. She is personable and excellent with clients, and a confident and clear advocate.’

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Eleanor Keehan

St John’s Buildings

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Ben McCormack

Garden Court North Chambers

‘Ben is excellent with clients, showing warmth and empathy but ensuring they fully understand their position and the likely outcome of a matter. He is a very strong advocate and has a way of easing all parties in a case to adopt the way forward for his client.’

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Kerry Smith

Garden Court North Chambers

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Laura Twist

St John’s Buildings

She is always the most prepared person in the room. Always has the ear of the court, super responsive and great to work with.'

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Richard Borrett

Kings Chambers

A strong and fierce advocate for his clients.'

2

Lucinda France-Hayhurst

St John’s Buildings

2

Sophie Hurst

Kings Chambers

Sophie often provides elegant solutions to difficult problems. She is extremely knowledgeable. She has a calm and reassuring approach with clients, and is clear and firm in the advice she provides.'

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Ifsa Mahmood

Kings Chambers

In court she is confident and knowledgeable, her drafting and strategic input is insightful, and she is extremely responsive.'

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Elizabeth Mottershaw

Garden Court North Chambers

A very approachable barrister, who provides considered advice.'

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Rebecca Titus-Cobb

St John’s Buildings

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Hannah Haines

Nine Chambers

Hannah is a very experienced Court of Protection barrister, who is highly confident in all she does in and outside of court. She is extremely knowledgeable and a very safe pair of hands.’