Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant

Simpson Millar has considerable experience representing children and young people, including care leavers, bringing claims against local authorities and other public bodies. Community care and accommodation claims are notable areas of expertise of the team. It is also capable in challenges involving the Court of Protection and mental capacity with additional experience in cases concerning vulnerable adults.

"Simpson Millar houses very good communicators, particularly with vulnerable and young clients."

"The solicitors always respond in a timely manner providing a great level of detail about the case, their plans and actions."

"The team is incredibly responsive and always very helpful and thorough."

"The lawyers are real experts in community care."

Simpson Millar represented a vulnerable Afghan minor in a judicial review related to an age dispute against the London Borough of Brent.

Senior associate Silvia Nicolaou Garcia of Simpson Millar has a highly respected public law and human rights practice. She regularly works with vulnerable individuals who have been victims of trafficking or child abuse. "Silvia is a brilliant lawyer, particularly strong on trafficking and working with unaccompanied asylum seeking children." "Silvia is able to see big strategic cases and human right challenges while always having an absolute grip of the needs of the client."

Verity Altaras is a senior associate at Simpson Millar who focuses her practice on public law matters with a community care focus. She is experienced in issues pertaining to unaccompanied minors and asylum support. "Verity Altaras is totally committed to her clients. Her briefing is meticulously set out. She is always on top of everything. She is a dream to work with."