Year of call: 2023
Adam joined chambers as a tenant in September 2025 following the successful completion of his pupillage. He currently accepts instruction across a range of Court of Protection matters, including section 21A challenges and section 16 health and welfare proceedings. He acts for ‘P’, local authorities, family members NHS Trusts, and ICBs.
During pupillage, Adam gained experience on a broad range of public and administrative law cases, including public inquiries, human rights claims, and inquests.
Prior to commencing pupillage, Adam worked as a paralegal for a national legal aid law firm in their public law department. In this role, Adam obtained experience of conducting strategic judicial review challenges. Prior to this, Adam spent many years working in the charity sector.
Adam is regularly instructed in a range of section 21A and section 16 applications on behalf of P, local authorities, NHS Trusts, family members and Integrated Care Boards. He accepts instructions in property and affairs matters involving the appointment and revocation of deputies.
Adam also accepts instructions on matters relating to the Mental Health Act 1983 and has acted for local authorities in section 29 applications concerning the displacement of a nearest relative.
