Anna Moore at Leigh Day acts in a variety of health and welfare cases in the Court of Protection, reflecting the group’s broad capabilities in this area. Amy Chater is an experienced solicitor who specialises in property and finance deputyships, and regularly assists clients who lack mental capacity to manage their own damages and compensation awards. The team is well-equipped to deal with claims under the Human Rights Act – many of these claims are as a result of unlawful deprivations of liberty.
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‘Court of Protection is embedded within the wider human rights practice, the lawyers are able to flex to judicial review and civil claims as needed.’
‘Sophie Wells is fantastic, with an eye for detail and the wider tactical approach needed to win cases.’
‘Leigh Day have an excellent and dedicated team. Sarah Westoby is an absolute star. She is knowledgeable, hard-working and loved by clients.’
‘Leigh Day have a modern and innovative approach to legal services. They have extensive expertise in Court of Protection work and related areas.’
‘Claire Hann is a rising star in this area of law, she prepares cases meticulously and works extremely hard on behalf of her clients.’
‘Sarah Westoby was intelligent, hard-working, pragmatic, and very knowledgeable about the law. She was entirely on top of recent legal developments, a strategic thinker, and clearly dedicated to securing the best possible result for the young man that we were representing.'
‘I find the team friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, and client centred. There is a wide breadth of knowledge within the team. I have worked with Amy Chater.'
‘They have impressed me with their commitment to understanding their client needs. Rather than imposing their own views, they focus on empowering clients through clear, well-rounded guidance. Their approach gives clients confidence in making decisions that are right for them.’
'The quality of the support is exceptional. All unfailingly professional, appropriate, and empathetic, with a focus on what would be of most benefit to the client. Approachable and clear in their guidance, a pleasure to work alongside.'
'Amy Chater - approachable, goes the extra mile, seeks opinions and works collaboratively.'
Key clients
- The Children’s Commissioner for England
Work highlights
Instructed by the Children’s Commissioner for England in an intervention in the Court of Appeal in the matter of Re J (a child). J is a child with complex diagnoses, including autism, ADHD and Pica (a condition by which an individual tries to swallow non-food items).
Acting for a 17 year old child who, at the time the firm was instructed by the Official Solicitor, had been unlawfully deprived of his liberty at a residential school for almost two years.
Continues to act for the mother of JC, a 31 year old man who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being assaulted by the police when he was 18 years old and a university student.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Anna Moore; Amy Chater
Other key lawyers
Sarah Westoby; Claire Hann; Sophie Wells