I am able to provide advice and/or representation on all matters concerning and related to Mental Health Law.

I am available to advise other lawyers who have the conduct of such cases: my fee for doing so would be determined by negotiation.

I have particular experience of:
First-tier Tribunal (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Mental Health
Representing all categories of patients Representing the Responsible Authority Representing the nearest relative
High Court
Judicial Review of admission under MHA 1983 Judicial Review of treatment decisions Claim for damages for delay before the MHRT
County Court
Displacement proceedings:- Representing nearest relatives Displacement proceedings:- Representing the local authority Claim for recovery of unlawful charges for s.117 after care Claim for damages for delay in effecting transfer to hospital
Criminal Courts
Defending and sentencing generally in cases where psychiatric reports have been obtained Raising the defence of insanity in the magistrates’ court
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