Band 2
Band 2
About
Provided by Andrew Parsons
Practice Areas
Andrew specialises in medical law and all areas of health and social care law. He acts for a large number of private sector healthcare providers, care home operators and the NHS. Andrew regularly advises on care home law, mental health law, public law and judicial review and all operational legal issues that affect health and social care providers. He has been involved in many important mental health cases in recent years and is seen as a leading practitioner in this field. Andrew has extensive advocacy experience, including attending inquests on behalf of healthcare clients, and has significant experience in the Court of Protection. Andrew acts as an adviser on regulatory matters involving the CQC and the HSE/police. Andrew is a regular lecturer and contributor of articles to the health and legal press. He provides an educational programme to clients and others in the healthcare sector, especially relating to mental health, care homes and human rights.
Chambers Review
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Andrew Parsons frequently advises public and private sector clients on a broad array of regulatory matters. He possesses noteworthy ability in inquests, judicial reviews and Care Quality Commission registrations, and has particular expertise in the mental health services and care home sectors.
Andrew Parsons has a strong track record of advising public and private sector providers on major inquests and investigations. He possesses significant expertise in relation to matters concerning the treatment and transfer of patients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Andy Parsons is super responsive."
"Andrew is absolutely key to our organisation's legal success."
"Andy is super responsive, knows his stuff, is hands-on and works well with our teams."
"Andy Parsons is super responsive."
"Andrew is absolutely key to our organisation's legal success."
"Andy is super responsive, knows his stuff, is hands-on and works well with our teams."
Articles, highlights and press releases
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Amend flawed Mental Health Act, says think tank run by law firm RadcliffesLeBrasseur
Patients and professionals need a Mental Health Act that better fits the needs of the population, that accounts for discrimination in mental health treatment, and that includes the viewpoints of those on the front line of mental health provision.
Amend flawed Mental Health Act, says think tank run by law firm RadcliffesLeBrasseur
Patients and professionals need a Mental Health Act that better fits the needs of the population, that accounts for discrimination in mental health treatment, and that includes the viewpoints of those on the front line of mental health provision.
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