St John's Buildings is 'an excellent set in Court of Protection', housing a team with 'significant expertise across a wide range of health and welfare matters'. Practice head Joseph O’Brien KC specialises in advising on cases concerning deprivation of liberty, and Lorraine Cavanagh KC has extensive experience in acting for the Official Solicitor, local authorities and family members in cases involving medical treatment and capacity to consent to sexual relations. At the junior end of chambers, the 'extremely knowledgeable' Laura Twist frequently advises on best interest disputes, serious medical treatment matters, and issues of deprivation of liberty of children. Eleanor Keehan is 'very experienced in the Court of Protection field', and Rebecca Titus-Cobb is skilled in handling cases involving issues of fluctuating capacity.
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- 'Clerks are excellent: very organised, friendly and helpful.'
- 'The clerks are professional and efficient. They are prompt to reply to queries and always helpful.'
- 'Very well respected set with extensive knowledge in this area.'
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Leading Silks
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Joseph O’Brien KC
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