Mental Health: Providers - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Hempsons is a highly regarded nationwide mental health team looking after the legal interests of NHS trusts and integrated care boards. The firm advises on the full scope of matters, with a particular focus on inquests, judicial reviews and Court of Protection applications. The team regularly assists with putting safeguards in place to reduce risk.
Notable Practitioners
John Holmes possesses deep expertise in acting for trusts and integrated care boards in complex inquests into patient deaths. He also regularly assists clients in Court of Protection proceedings concerning deprivation of liberty and appropriate care settings.
Stephen Evans is a partner in the firm's Newcastle office. He regularly advises NHS trusts on issues surrounding capacity, restraint and failings in care.
Clementine Robertshaw is an associate in the healthcare team at Hempsons with significant experience advising on 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. "She has excellent specialist knowledge and provides timely and reasoned advice." "She is very knowledgeable and inspires confidence."
