Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in London
Campbell-Taylor Solicitors is a niche law firm with over two decades of experience providing tailored legal solutions to individuals and small businesses across London and beyond. Founded in 1996, our practice specialises in mental health law, civil claims, community care law, and Court of Protection matters, with a strong track record in judicial reviews and human rights cases. Our team of qualified solicitors and legal professionals prioritises clear communication, ethical practice, and cost-effective strategies, ensuring clients receive accessible, jargon-free advice.We combine practical problem-solving with a commitment to democratic values, offering flexible funding options such as legal aid, fixed fees, and conditional fee agreements. With a focus on empowering vulnerable clients, we maintain a reputation for empathy, innovation, and advocacy in complex legal disputes.
Services
Mental Health Law
Court of Protection
Civil Claims
Community Care Law
Judicial Review
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in mental health and community care law
- Our team includes Law Society-accredited specialists and former Mental Health Panel members
- We offer flexible funding options including legal aid and fixed fee agreements
- All cases are handled by qualified solicitors with no unqualified intermediaries
- We combine tough negotiation with a non-judgmental, client-focused approach
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Total professionalism
Prompt response
Empathetic approach
Successful outcomes
Gentle yet effective
Services
Mental Health Law
We specialise in mental health law, representing clients in tribunal hearings, challenging unlawful detention, and securing appropriate care provisions. Our expertise covers Mental Health Review Tribunals, hospital managers' hearings, and community treatment order disputes. With decades of combined experience, we advocate for patients' rights while balancing clinical requirements.
Court of Protection
Our Court of Protection practice handles deputyship appointments, lasting powers of attorney, and welfare decisions for individuals lacking mental capacity. We manage complex cases involving property, financial affairs, and healthcare decisions, always prioritising clients' best interests through tailored legal strategies.
Civil Claims
We pursue civil claims under the Human Rights Act and Equality Act, focusing on community care law and public law challenges. Our team handles cases against local authorities for care provision failures, safeguarding breaches, and disability discrimination, ensuring accountability through judicial review proceedings.
Community Care Law
Our community care law specialists advise on care home disputes, NHS continuing healthcare, and local authority responsibilities under the Care Act. We help clients challenge inadequate care packages, safeguard vulnerable adults, and navigate complex social care funding arrangements with practical legal solutions.
Judicial Review
We bring judicial reviews against public authorities for unlawful decisions affecting mental health, social care, and human rights. Our approach combines strategic litigation with alternative dispute resolution, challenging bureaucratic failures while seeking proportionate remedies for clients' specific circumstances.
People
Rod Campbell-Taylor
Managing Solicitor
Founder with over 25 years' experience in mental health law, Law Society Mental Health Panel member since 1996, and former Mental Health Lawyers Association committee member. Specialises in Court of Protection and human rights cases.
Lucy Venn
Solicitor
Qualified in 2015 with City law firm experience, specialising in mental health tribunal representation and Court of Protection section 21A applications. Member of the Law Society's Mental Health Accreditation Scheme.
Fadi Zaki
Trainee Solicitor
Joined as paralegal in 2018, now trainee solicitor with expertise in Court of Protection deputyships, lasting powers of attorney, and mental health tribunal advocacy. Graduated law school with distinction in 2021.
Bill Jackson
Specialist Caseworker
Accredited mental health legal representative with 30+ years' experience, including Broadmoor Hospital social work background. Handles complex mental capacity act cases and unlawful detention claims.
Charlotte Lam
Trainee Solicitor
Current trainee solicitor supporting core practice areas, assisting with mental health meetings, hospital hearings, and legal research into ancillary law points affecting client cases.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in mental health law, Court of Protection matters, civil claims under the Human Rights Act, community care law, and judicial reviews.
How can I fund my legal case?
We offer legal aid (where available), fixed fees, hourly rates, and conditional fee agreements to provide accessible legal solutions for all clients.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across all London boroughs, including Camden, Hackney, Westminster, and surrounding areas, with remote consultation options available.
Can I get an initial consultation?
Yes, we offer a free 30-minute initial consultation to discuss your case and explain your legal options clearly and transparently.
How experienced is your team?
Our solicitors have decades of combined experience, including Law Society accreditations and pioneering work in mental health human rights cases.
What makes you different from other firms?
We combine specialist legal expertise with a non-judgmental approach, handling cases directly with qualified solicitors rather than intermediaries.
