Maria Nicholas
UK Guide 2024
Band 2 : Court of Protection: Health & Welfare
Band 2
About
Provided by Maria Nicholas
Practice Areas
Court of Protection
Community Care
Management
Career
Maria is passionate about helping individuals achieve the best possible solution to their issue, and about promoting equality for the vulnerable.
Maria advises and represents both the individual seeking support, and their family members. Where the individual lacks the capacity to instruct a solicitor for him/herself, Maria is instructed by a litigation friend, usually the Official Solicitor. Maria is recognised in Chambers and Partners for her Court of Protection work and has particular expertise in:
Mental capacity and best interests
Deprivation of liberty safeguards
Court of Protection health and welfare matters
Interplay with the Mental Health Act 1983
Professional Memberships
Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation