Court of Protection: Health & Welfare (Public Sector Clients)
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Contact number
020 7242 1011Chambers Review
DAC Beachcroft acts on behalf of a large client base of NHS trusts and integrated care boards across a range of healthcare matters. The firm's Court of Protection team is recognised for managing serious medical treatment proceedings, including end of life, obstetric care and vaccination disputes. The firm also routinely acts on deprivation of liberty and care arrangement issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is responsive and has a high degree of technical knowledge. They provide excellent client care and understanding of the sector and challenges facing the NHS."
"The lawyers at DAC Beachcroft have been, without exception, outstanding. They understand and respond to concerns, give brilliant advice and deliver it with a great, supportive approach."
"When faced with a complex and urgent situation, DACB can provide timely and expert support, to enable good resolution for all."
"The team is responsive and has a high degree of technical knowledge. They provide excellent client care and understanding of the sector and challenges facing the NHS."
"The lawyers at DAC Beachcroft have been, without exception, outstanding. They understand and respond to concerns, give brilliant advice and deliver it with a great, supportive approach."
"When faced with a complex and urgent situation, DACB can provide timely and expert support, to enable good resolution for all."
Notable Practitioners
Paul McGough often advises integrated care boards and NHS trusts on complex health and welfare proceedings involving serious medical treatment cases, residence and care. He also acts on deprivation of liberty and safeguarding issues.
"Paul's advice is top. His technical knowledge is just phenomenal and he can translate that legal speak for us."
"He is really efficient, practical and thoughtful."
"Paul has been involved in some very challenging COP cases - we have learned from and value his support."