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Carolyn Taylor

Carolyn Taylor

Admitted 1983
Carolyn is the Head of Mental Health Department and she specialises in all aspects of law relating to mental health. She is a member of The Law Society's Mental Health Panel and the Mental Health Lawyer's Association. She is co-author of 'Advising Mentally Disordered Offenders - a practical guide' (The Law Society). Carolyn has sat as a Mental Health Review Tribunal president since 1995 and is an Appraiser for the Tribunal. She was nominated for Legal Aid Mental Health Lawyer of the Year in 2006. Carolyn regularly trains practitioners and non-lawyers in mental health and criminal law. Her Higher Court cases include R v Hickey no. 1 and 2 (1995) and R v SSHD exp MH (2000). She has civil Higher Rights of Audience.

 

Claire Dissington

Admitted 2006
Claire was trained by Carolyn Taylor and her practice covers a wide range of cases including representation at Mental Health Review Tribunals, Managers' Hearings and advice on mental health law. She is also a criminal lawyer.



 

Legal problems - Expert solutions

 

Criminal

All criminal cases including Specialist Fraud and Regulatory matters. Youth Crime Specialists.

Family

Divorce, separation, finance and property. All issues relating to children.

Personal injury

Accidents including road traffic, tripping, work related and fatal. Occupiers, public and product liability cases and actions against the police/public authorities.

Employment

Advice, assistance and representation to employers and employees on all aspects of Employment Law.

Social Welfare

Housing, Community Care and Welfare Benefits.

Licensing

Expert assistance to clients seeking any form of licence. A range of agency services to other solicitors who will benefit from our local knowledge.

Mental Health

Representation at tribunals, managers' hearings, meetings and general advice on all issues relating to Mental Health Law.

Training

CPD accredited training and consultancy for practitioners and non-lawyers.

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