Public & Court Of Protection

Welcome to 7 Harrington Street Chambers Public Law & Court Of Protection Department. At 7 Harrington Street Chambers, we understand that each client has unique needs and challenges. Our barristers work closely with clients, offering tailored legal advice and representation. This collaborative approach ensures that we can provide the most effective and efficient solutions, helping our clients navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence.

Our Expertise

As a multidisciplinary set of chambers, our clients benefit from our expertise in related areas of law such as property, business, family and housing law. In fact some of our Public Law & Court of Protection barristers’ also have strong property, housing, business or family practices.

High-Profile Judicial Reviews

Election and Governance Cases

Groundbreaking Deprivation of Liberty Cases

Court of Protection Matters

Local Government Issues

Sensitive Inquests and Inquiries

Local Authority Representation

Experienced Team

The Public Law & Court Of Protection Department at 7 Harrington Street Chambers has extensive experience across a range of areas. Many of our senior members also serve as part-time judges, bringing a wealth of judicial insight to our practice.

Get In Touch

Professional, licensed access, and lay clients can reach out to Chambers for a quote on legal services. Our contact information is available on the Contact page.

Public & Court Of Protection Barristers

Richard Pratt KC

Year Called: 1980
Year of Silk: 2006

Nigel Power KC

Year called: 1992
Year of Silk: 2010

David McLachlan KC

Year called: 1996
Year of Silk: 2017

Jamil Khan

Year Called: 1986

Kate Symms

Year Called: 1990

Mark Garside

Year Called: 1993

Nicola Turner

Year Called: 1995

Joanna Mallon

Year Called: 1996

Nicola Miles

Year Called: 1999

Emma Freeman

Year Called: 2002

Paul Wright

Year Called: 2003

Leanne Targett Parker

Year Called: 2005

Sarah Watters

Year Called: 2007

Margaret Parr

Year Called: 2008

Gemma Thomas

Year Called: 2010

Alexandra Cracknell

Year Called: 2014

Rachael Wake

Year Called: 2015

Megan Gilchrist

Year Called: 2015

Jacqueline Whelan

Year Called: 2015

Georgia Richardson

Year Called: 2017

Leszek Szczesniak

Year Called: 2018

Holly Menary

Year Called: 2019

Renn Moucarry

Year Called: 2021

Our Public & Court Of Protection Clerking Team

  • Craig Blanchard

    Civil Clerk