Headed by the ‘exceptionally skilled’ Laura Hobey-Hamsher, Bindmans LLP acts for vulnerable adults, and those who are acting in their best interests. The team remains a firm of choice for the Official Solicitor, Independent Mental Capacity Advocates, NGOs and charities. Additionally, it receives a regular flow of work from other lawyers, and those in the medical profession. Hobey-Hamsher has developed a niche practice acting for high-profile individuals, cases with a cross-border element, and cases where there have been allegations of serious physical, sexual or financial abuse. Will Whitaker is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor and family members. Emma Varley and Georgina Byrne are both recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Stand-out firm in this area. They bring great humanity to difficult cases, with tactical sophistication about how to get the best out of the litigation.’
‘Laura Hobey-Hamsher: has been a star for years. Very on it, great to work with, and respected by lawyers and judges alike. Will Whittaker: thoughtful and efficient. Really committed to the clients and work in this area.'
'Emma Varley: has handled some seriously tough cases. Calm in the face of the storm and very focused. Paradise Bidkalameh: very experienced and busy practitioner.'
‘Laura Hobey-Hamsher can challenge the thinking of the cleverest KC. Georgina Byrne is the future of the Court of Protection.’
‘They have an excellent reputation, so get some very good clients. Laura Hobey-Hamsher gets very good referrals from the Official Solicitor for complex international COP work.’
‘Laura Hobey-Hamsher is a stand-out partner. She has great judgment and knows how to work a case. Georgina Byrne is an excellent lawyer. Hardworking, good judgment, and always completely on top of all the detail.’
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- Tony Hickmott
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Practice head
Laura Hobey-Hamsher
Other key lawyers
Emma Varley; Will Whitaker; Georgina Byrne; Paradise Bidkalameh; Karen May