Shining a light on Mental Health
Our team of specialist solicitors are equipped to assist in all kinds of Mental Health matters for those who need a voice.
You are not Alone
We help our vulnerable clients in a wide range of mental health related matters.
Your Mental Health is our Priority
Our team is led by Mental Health Panel Members whose dedication to their clients and their families is matched only by their legal expertise.
Specialising in Mental Capacity
Our team draws upon its extensive expertise to provide specialist advice and representation in relation to all Mental Capacity matters.
Mental Health News
Ex-Partner and Solicitor’s return to Duncan Lewis (5 September 2011)
With over 400 employees, Duncan Lewis expects some level of staff turnover. It is reassuring to know that Duncan Lewis are doing something right as we are proud to welcome back former Duncan Lewis employees back to the firm. Read more...
Mental Health Solicitor at Duncan Lewis shortlisted for LALY Mental Health Award (25 May 2011)
Kate Luscombe of Duncan Lewis has been shortlisted for the 2011 LALY Mental Health Lawyer of the Year award. Read more...
Kate Luscombe: Ruling will shine a light on mental health system (9 March 2011)
This article was published in The Independent by Kate Luscombe, Head of Mental HealthThe Upper Tribunal took a landmark decision by ordering that the First-tier Mental Health Tribunal hold a public hearing of AH^s application for discharge from hospital, establishing the important principle that open justice should extend to the usually private setting of mental health tribunals. Read more...
Military Mental Health (21 February 2011)
From October 2009 to September last year, 3,970 Armed Forces staff were diagnosed with a mental disorder. Of those, 235 suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Read more...
Rhea Edes attains her Mental Health Panel Membership (15 February 2011)
Rhea Edes has just attained her Mental Health Panel Membership. Rhea undertook her training contract at Duncan Lewis and qualified as a solicitor in May 2008. Read more...