UK Bar
International Human Rights Law - London (Bar)
Gráinne Mellon is commended for her expertise in cases involving children and vulnerable adults. She is particularly noted for her work in judicial reviews and in Human Rights Act damages claims. She is also a vice-chair of the Bar Human Rights Committee. In the international arena, Mellon has acted in high-profile cases such as Binder v Greece, concerning the prosecution of a search and rescue volunteer, and has worked on human rights law training projects in various jurisdictions.
Strengths
"Gráinne is a good drafter and extremely personable."
"She's prompt and sensible in her advice. I really like her style and her approach to work."
"Gráinne can break down information and reassure clients. She is the perfect person to have on a complicated case."
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Gráinne Mellon is commended for her expertise in cases involving children and vulnerable adults. She is particularly noted for her work in judicial reviews and in Human Rights Act damages claims. She is also a vice-chair of the Bar Human Rights Committee. In the international arena, Mellon has acted in high-profile cases such as Binder v Greece, concerning the prosecution of a search and rescue volunteer, and has worked on human rights law training projects in various jurisdictions.
Strengths
"Gráinne is a good drafter and extremely personable."
"She's prompt and sensible in her advice. I really like her style and her approach to work."
"Gráinne can break down information and reassure clients. She is the perfect person to have on a complicated case."
Community Care - London (Bar)
Gráinne Mellon focuses her community care practice on matters concerning the care and accommodation for children and young people. She is also well experienced handling cases related to age assessments and asylum support.
Strengths
"Gráinne is a practical barrister who is great to work with."
Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - All Circuits
Gráinne Mellon is a well-regarded Court of Protection barrister experienced in the handling of deprivation of liberty cases, where she regularly acts for NHS trusts, the Official Solicitor and family members. She is also noted for her expertise in complex disputes concerning residence and care for adults who lack capacity.
Strengths
"Gráinne is very thoughtful and sensitive and does not leave any stone unturned. She is very good with clients."
"Gráinne is very approachable, knowledgeable and adapts very well to the changes in a case."
Education - London (Bar)
Gráinne Mellon has established an excellent education and community care law practice. She has experience appearing in the SEND Tribunal, Court of Appeal and High Court, where she has brought claims under the Human Rights Act and worked on cases relating to access to student finance. She regularly receives instructions from parents and students in cases against local authorities and central government.
Strengths
"Gráinne can break down information and reassure clients. She is the perfect person on a complicated case."
"Gráinne is calm, yet her mind is extremely sharp. She is always ready to help."
"Gráinne is an absolute specialist in the field of education."