Irwin Mitchell

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘This team is extraordinary for the client care which is offered. They are able to support clients in extremely difficult cases, including those involving withdrawal of medical treatment, by sensitive conversation and a level of care which means they are able to ask any question and explore every possibility.'

• ‘Lucy Clement is an exceptionally conscientious and diligent solicitor with extensive experience. She is invariably able to assist the court. Her enthusiasm and willingness to explore all aspects of the case make her a pleasure to work with and against. One is always left with the feeling that all options are carefully considered to achieve the best outcome for the person who is the subject of the proceedings. Lucy is an active organiser of local Court of Protection events and very involved in local education and training.’

• ‘There is a strong team of very knowledgeable people, who are super efficient.’

• ‘Lucy Clement has a wealth of experience in the field of adult social care cases. She is extremely efficient and has excellent judgment. She knows what really matters to the client and is very effective at achieving the outcome she is aiming for.’

• ‘National team with great depth. Top-quality lawyers at all levels of the firm. It is really rare in this field for there to be such a large team working on CoP welfare cases, and you can see the benefit of that to both the lawyers working there and their clients in having such a resource of shared knowledge.’

• 'The team is very well renowned for doing some of the most difficult healthcare cases for families and protected parties in the country. They are a national powerhouse.'

• 'Emma Bergin stands out as a young solicitor doing some exceptionally difficult end-of-life healthcare work, with exceptional skill, focus and confidence, well beyond what would be expected for someone of her age. She is a rising star and one to watch.'

• 'Irwin Mitchell is the real deal: they have a broad range of expertise and a hands-on approach to client care. They are clever but compassionate, great to work with.'
• 'Mathieu Culverhouse is a stand-out individual. Katy Clarke is an associate to watch.'
• 'Irwin Mitchell are the real deal: they have a broad range of expertise and a hands-on approach to client care. They are clever but compassionate: great to work with.'

Key clients

• KB and LB
• TA
• CX
• Mencap – Covid-19 Inquiry
• Mother of “C”
• Family of Megan Davison
• CT

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