Our experience includes the following:

Resisting threat of Judicial Review Applications in a series of cases involving care packages for clients with learning disabilities.

Robust consultation exercises in relation to strategies for change to avoid the risk of legal challenge.

Advising on implementation of legislation such as Human Rights Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Tissue Act, Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act and the Children Acts at central government and local level.

Investigations and high profile enquiries following the death of patients and staff, manslaughter investigations, representation in criminal proceedings and at coroners’ inquests.

Drafting confidentiality and consent policies and policies in relation to funding of continuing care.

Investigation and representation at professional conduct and competence hearings, and drafting and advising on codes of conduct.