Law practice in Mental Health has grown significantly in recent years, with an increasing number of lawyers helping providers navigate complex regulations and legislation related to mental health issues. This article presents a list of remarkable lawyers UK-wide who specialize in Mental Health: Providers, showcasing their experiences, skills and major accomplishments. These lawyers provide much-needed legal counseling and representation to various mental health institutions allowing them to operate effectively within the letter of the law.
Mental Health lawyers play a vital role – not just in advising institutions but also in shaping policy and advocating for patient care and rights. Due to this, their contribution to the industry is invaluable. This article pays tribute to these legal professionals who stand at the intersection of law and mental health. Every lawyer featured in this list has made an indelible mark in mental health law in the UK, contributing to the practice through their unyielding commitment to the field.
Let us now take a look at each one of these exceptional law professionals. All are committed to their practice, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective firms and clients.
Jill Mason – Mills & Reeve LLP
As the head of Mills & Reeve’s healthcare team, Jill Mason showcases broad expertise which also encompasses the intersection of the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act.
Francis Lyons – Capsticks LLP
Francis Lyons of Capsticks LLP advises clinical commissioning groups and NHS trusts on Mental Capacity and Mental Health Act matters. His expertise extends to deprivation of liberty matters and medical treatment.
Sharon Thomas – Hill Dickinson LLP
Sharon Thomas of Hill Dickinson LLP demonstrates significant activity on mental health cases for both adults and children, showcasing strength in safeguarding issues and withdrawal of care proceedings.
Richard M Jones – Blake Morgan
Richard Jones of Blake Morgan maintains an excellent reputation for his considerable experience advising both public and private sector clients with deep knowledge in mental health, mental capacity and deprivation of liberty issues.
Ashley Irons – Capsticks LLP
A distinguished lawyer, Ashley Irons of Capsticks LLP, is known for providing high-quality advice particularly on inquests into patient deaths in mental health hospitals and detention under the Mental Health Act.
Gillian Weatherill – DAC Beachcroft LLP
Gillian Weatherill of DAC Beachcroft LLP provides considerable experience advising NHS mental health providers on a range of legal and regulatory issues including CQC and Court of Protection matters
Stephen Evans – Hempsons
A partner in the firm’s Newcastle office, Stephen Evans of Hempsons advises NHS trusts on issues surrounding capacity, restraint and failings in care.
Clementine Robertshaw – Hempsons
Clementine Robertshaw serves as an associate in the healthcare team at Hempsons boasting significant experience with mental health and mental capacity issues. She assists NHS foundation trusts with Court of Protection proceedings, inquests and general advice relating to detention and safeguarding concerns.
Simon Lindsay – Bevan Brittan LLP
Simon Lindsay of Bevan Brittan LLP focuses his practice on advising NHS trusts on issues of deprivation of liberty and the use of forcible treatment, as well as rendering representation in inquests and Court of Protection proceedings.
John Holmes – Hempsons
John Holmes of Hempsons holds deep expertise for trusts and clinical commissioning groups in complex inquests into patient deaths, and assists clients in Court of Protection proceedings concerning deprivation of liberty and appropriate care settings.
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