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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - All Circuits

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cornerstone Barristers houses strong capabilities in health and welfare matters, drawing on the set's recognised expertise in community care and social housing law. Its barristers are experienced in the handling of complex deprivation of liberty and forced marriage cases, as well as capacity disputes and matters relating to best interests. Members regularly act on behalf of the Official Solicitor and the Public Guardian, as well as several local authorities, social care providers and vulnerable individuals and their families, among other parties.

Elliot Langdorf is the senior clerk.

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The clerks are helpful and approachable.

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Notable Practitioners

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Lee Parkhill
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Band 2

Lee Parkhill is a dynamic public law barrister offering considerable expertise in Court of Protection, social care, healthcare and local government matters. He is adept at handling cases concerning residence and forced marriage. He is regularly instructed by NHS bodies, local authorities, the Official Solicitor and individuals.

Lee is a very good advocate and knows the Court of Protection very well.

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Peggy Etiebet
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Band 3

Peggy Etiebet is noted for her expert representation of local authorities in complex health and welfare cases. Her broad practice encompasses cases involving deprivation of liberty, forced marriage and best-interest decisions in relation to care, contact and residence.

Peggy is a good, measured advocate.

Peggy acts for local authorities and does housing issues as well and is so very good at unifying her knowledge. She is reasonable and pragmatic.

Peggy is very approachable and helpful. She has a good understanding of local authorities.

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Lee Parkhill
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Band 2
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Peggy Etiebet
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Band 3
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