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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Testimonials

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  • 'Amy Chater - approachable, goes the extra mile, seeks opinions and works collaboratively.'
  • '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.'

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).

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