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Court of Protection & Community Care

30 Park Place provides expert advice on Court of Protection proceedings, mental capacity law, judicial reviews in community care, and advisory matters affecting vulnerable adults. As one of the UK’s few truly multidisciplinary sets, 30 Park Place combines specialist legal knowledge with insight into the overlap with other areas of law. We have both local insight and national reach.

Our team represents local authorities, NHS trusts, protected parties, vulnerable adults, and family members in England and Wales.

30 Park Place is consistently ranked as the top chambers in Wales for Court of Protection work and is the only Tier 1 set in this area in Legal 500.

The chamber’s expertise covers both English and Welsh law and the key jurisdictional distinctions. Our large and collaborative team is focused on practical, thoughtful advice and strong written and oral advocacy across all aspects of this area.

Our experts act for claimants and defendants in community care and health judicial review claims. Due to our strong links with public bodies, we are often instructed in policy-level matters, shaping how the law is applied in Wales.

30 Park Place is known for clear, responsive advice and an ongoing commitment to sharing knowledge. Members of the team are able to undertake matters in Welsh.

Our annual Court of Protection Day and regular training sessions are valued by local authorities and legal professionals alike.


Areas of expertise

  • CHC & Section 117 Funding Disputes
  • Court of Protection – Finance
  • Court of Protection – Welfare
  • Forced Marriage Protection Orders
  • Inherent Jurisdiction Proceedings (Vulnerable Adults & Children)
  • Judicial Review & Policy Advice (Health & Community Care)
  • Mental Health Tribunals
  • Nearest Relative Proceedings
  • Ordinary Residence Disputes

Barristers

Rebecca Harrington

Call 2004

Christian Howells

Call 2007

Abla O’Callaghan

Call 2011

Nia Gowman

Call 2014

Laura Shepherd

Call 2016

Melissa Jones

Call 2017

Lewis Harrison

Call 2019

Cat Jones

Cat Jones

Call 2021

Dominie Patel

Call 2021

Emma Meadows

Call 2022

For more information
Contact our clerks for assistance with choosing the right barrister for your matter.

civil@30parkplace.co.uk
+44 (0)2920 727668

For assistance
Contact Kayleigh Jefferies
Lead Civil & Public Law Clerk
+44 (0)2920 727650
Email

'The clerks are always super helpful.'


Legal 500 2026

'Good strength in depth of Court of Protection counsel.'


Legal 500 2026

'Clerks are always helpful and polite and quick to respond to emails.'


Legal 500 2026

'30 Park Place is an excellent Court of Protection set.'


Legal 500 2026

"The clerking team is always courteous and helpful. They are efficient and professional to deal with."


Chambers UK 2025

"The clerks are second to none, they are vey helpful and quick to respond to queries raised."


Chambers UK 2025

"The clerks at 30 Park Place Chambers are excellent, some of the best around. They are very prompt at responding and are very professional indeed."


Legal 500 2025

"The clerks will always go the extra mile to ensure clients receive the best service possible."


Legal 500 2025

"30 Park Place Chambers retains its place at the forefront of Court of Protection matters on the Wales and Chester Circuit."


Legal 500
Historic Welsh-Language Judgment Delivered in Court of Protection: Nia Gowman and Lewis Harrison Lead Advocacy in TIRE v Carmarthenshire County Council [2024] EWCOP 81 (T2)

Historic Welsh-Language Judgment Delivered in Court of Protection: Nia Gowman and Lewis Harrison Lead Advocacy in TIRE v Carmarthenshire County Council [2024] EWCOP 81 (T2)

News | 2 October 2025

Nia Gowman and Lewis Harrison appeared in a landmark judgment for the Court of Protection in Wales. TIRE (by her Litigation Friend LK) v Carmarthenshire…

Dyfarniad Cymraeg Hanesyddol ac Arwyddocaol yn y Llys Gwarchod: Nia Gowman a Lewis Harrison yn arwain yr eiriolaeth yn TIRE v Cyngor Sir Gar [2024] EWCOP 81 (T2)

News | 2 October 2025

Ymddangosodd Nia Gowman a Lewis Harrison yn nyfarniad arwyddocaol y Llys Gwarchod yng Nghymru. Mae TIRE (gan ei ffrind ymgfreithio LK) v Cyngor Sirol Sir…

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