These meetings are ideal for Local Government Lawyers in the Northern Region to connect, learn, and collaborate.
They offer practical insight and training from our corporate partners, alongside a secure, supportive space to raise questions, share experiences, and discuss the issues shaping your work with a wider community of colleagues.
This meeting is hosted by John Purvis, LLG's Northern Regional Director.
We are delighted to be joined by Claire Leonard, Partner from Bevan Brittan who will be speaking on the Public Office (Accountability) Bill. Please log in and book on to join us.
The meeting will be held on Zoom and is free for all members.
Claire Leonard is a medical law specialist offering advice and advocacy across all aspects of healthcare law. Prior to joining Bevan Brittan, Claire spent six years as a barrister in chambers specialising in clinical negligence, personal injury and employment law. She has extensive advocacy experience and is proficient at drafting complex legal documents.
Claire support clients through the inquest process and provide representation at the inquest itself. Her background in clinical negligence work means she is particularly well placed to anticipate lines of questioning from other legal representatives. She has experience of complex inquests including where article 2 is engaged and those involving related investigations by the police and other regulatory bodies. She advises clients regarding the risks of associated enforcement action, including criminal prosecutions.
Claire specialises in Court of Protection matters, from straightforward s.21A challenges to test cases seeking to clarify the law. She assists clients with all aspects of the court process: from providing advice on the Mental Capacity Act and representing clients at best interests meetings/round table discussions through to drafting court documents and representing clients in court.
Claire also assist clients defending judicial review challenges and provide training to healthcare professionals on a wide range of matters.
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