The ‘excellent’ and ’dedicated’ team at Hill Dickinson LLP is particularly well regarded for its advice on matters concerning the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It is recommended for its work on related legislation – this includes advising on the Mental Health Act 1983, the Human Rights Act 1998, and the Equality Act 2010. The team is trusted for its expertise in complex and challenging medical treatment cases. It frequently advises on cases involving the provision or withdrawal of treatment, delayed discharges, and on NHS Continuing Healthcare challenges. Kiran Bhogal, Sharon Thomas and Paul Allerston are the practice heads. Bhogal has considerable expertise in public law, and has Higher Rights of Advocacy (Civil), while being skilled at handling sensitive issues, such as patient care, medical ethics, DoLs authorisations, as well as best interest assessments.
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‘Huge expertise in respect of healthcare and complex social work. Rachel Kelly is brilliant, fun to work with and deeply clever.’
‘Louise Wilson is a star in issues around mental health/COP crossover, and challenging cases involving children and young people who lack capacity. She regularly acts on a solo basis without counsel, and judges have obvious relief when she appears due to her excellent reputation.'
‘Hill Dickinson provide effective communication, timely responses and offer support often at very short notice and they have built an extremely good relationship with the team over time.’
‘We value the expertise, professional and personable approach, direction and advice that has been provided by Joanna Crichton and Rachel Kelly.'
‘The depth and breadth of expertise within this practice area is truly exceptional. There is a consistently high level of knowledge across a number of senior lawyers, all of whom are approachable and responsive.'
'We've always had swift, hands-on support - even for complex or urgent matters - which has been invaluable. The team is incredibly knowledgeable in their field, and practical in their approach. The accessibility and calibre of senior expertise really set them apart from other law firms.’
Key clients
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
- King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS England
- Practice Plus Group
- Spire
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lawyers
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Practice head
Kiran Bhogal; Sharon Thomas; Paul Allerston
Other key lawyers
Rachel Kelly; Louise Wilson; Joanna Crichton; Rachael Watkinson; Emma Galland