Angela Sandhal and Philippa Barton co-head the ‘client-focused’ team at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, which serves clients on the full range of welfare work. It has a special interest in deprivation of liberty and cross-jurisdictional cases. The group has a wealth of experience in multi-party complex and often adversarial welfare disputes, with a keen focus in public law. The department often helps children and young adults who have additional needs in their high-value personal injury cases.
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- 'Demi Arnold is fast becoming an expert CoP practitioner and one to watch for the future.'
- 'The team is led by Angela Sandhal who is committed to the work of representing vulnerable clients in the Court of Protection. She ensures that the case is looked at from all angles so that the client's welfare is at the heart of all decision making.'
- ‘Angela Sandhal is a fantastic solicitor, works extremely hard to provide an excellent service to clients, focused on practical solutions for her clients.’
- ‘Angela Sandhal ensures that the case is looked at from all angles so that P's welfare is at the heart of all decision making. She leads a team of up and coming junior solicitors in Leeds; most notably Demi Arnold who is fast becoming an expert CoP practitioner.'
- ‘Philippa Barton -without fail she has been approachable, extremely efficient and a clear communicator over whatever the problem or situation might be. She has gone above and beyond when times have called for it, but never once made me feel a burden.'
- ‘Philippa Barton is a brilliant problem solver who deals with challenging situations with compassion and skill.’
Practice head
Angela Sandhal; Philippa Barton
Other key lawyers
Demi Arnold