Julia Catherall

Julia is a senior associate based in Manchester, specialising in mental capacity, mental health and social care. She offers national support on a wide range of healthcare matters.

Julia advises a broad spectrum of health and social care providers on a variety of matters including mental capacity, best interests, deprivations of liberty, discharge from hospital, medical treatment and welfare, applications under the Inherent Jurisdiction, funding disputes and Children Act matters.

Prior to joining Browne Jacobson, Julia worked in the healthcare team for another large national firm, specialising in Court of Protection work but also advising on a variety of other healthcare matters and inquests. She also has previous experience of defending medical professionals in front of their regulatory bodies.

Julia has advised on a number of complex cases including matters relating to serious medical treatment, a case where a Trust had been made an intervenor in Children Act proceedings and Inherent Jurisdiction applications in respect of children who are residing at various Trusts.

Julia is involved in training and producing materials relating to the Liberty Protection Safeguards. She has spoken at a recent webinar on the subject and has been involved in preparing a response to the recent consultation.