"I am passionate about upholding the rights of mentally ill and vulnerable people and ensuring their voices are heard. All too often, their views are overlooked or ignored. I believe they should be at the centre of the decision-making process and will fight to achieve this for them."
Nicola specialises in mental health and Court of Protection work. She is a member of both the Mental Health Tribunal and Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation Schemes. In addition to representing clients at Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings, Nicola also acts for patients and their families in nearest relative displacement proceedings in the County Court. She also represents vulnerable people and their families in the Court of Protection, including in Deprivation of Liberty appeals. She is frequently instructed by Litigation Friends, including the Official Solicitor, to represent incapacitated clients in such cases. Nicola also acts for family members who wish to be appointed as deputies to manage the property and financial affairs of their incapacitated relatives.
