Business Details
Trusted Mental Health & Court of Protection Solicitors
Bison Solicitors is a dedicated legal practice specialising in mental health law, Court of Protection matters, and human rights advocacy. Established with a commitment to client-centric representation, we operate from offices in Aldershot, St Albans, Manchester, and Bristol, serving clients nationwide. Our team of approximately 40 professionals, including Law Society-accredited mental health solicitors, focuses exclusively on representing patients and families, never acting for the NHS or other organisations. We prioritise accessibility through significantly lower fees compared to industry standards and extensive legal aid availability.With involvement in landmark cases reaching the Supreme Court, our practitioners combine deep expertise with compassionate advocacy. We maintain rigorous adherence to procedural compliance while challenging unlawful detentions and safeguarding client rights under the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. Our services encompass tribunal representation, community treatment order reviews, and challenging restrictive care arrangements, always prioritising client autonomy and dignity.
Services
Mental Health Law
Court of Protection
Human Rights Advocacy
Legal Aid Services
Tribunal Representation
Highlights and features
- We specialise in high-profile mental health cases with Supreme Court experience
- Our client-centric approach prioritises individual needs over institutional interests
- We offer significantly lower fees with comprehensive legal aid availability
- Our team maintains Law Society accreditation for mental health law expertise
- We operate nationwide with offices in Aldershot, Manchester, and Bristol
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Mental Health Accreditation Scheme
What people say
Compassionate support
Successful tribunal outcomes
Dedicated legal expertise
Client-centred approach
Proven court experience
Services
Mental Health Law
Specialist legal representation for mental health patients under the Mental Health Act. We challenge unlawful detentions, review community treatment orders, and ensure proper legal safeguards. Our accredited solicitors protect patients' rights during hospitalisation and treatment decisions. We combine deep statutory knowledge with compassionate advocacy to achieve optimal outcomes.
Court of Protection
Legal expertise in mental capacity matters under the Mental Capacity Act. We represent clients in financial, property, and welfare decisions when capacity is disputed. Our team handles complex cases involving deprivation of liberty safeguards and best interests determinations. We advocate for client autonomy while ensuring legal compliance in sensitive welfare decisions.
People
Donald Tiong
Director | Solicitor
Experienced legal director specialising in mental health law with extensive courtroom advocacy experience. Leads Bison Solicitors' commitment to challenging unlawful detentions and protecting client rights across the UK.
Stephanie Oxley
Solicitor
Dedicated mental health solicitor renowned for successful tribunal representations. Recognised for compassionate client support and meticulous case preparation in complex Court of Protection matters.
Charlie Barrass-Evans
Solicitor
Accredited mental health law specialist with significant Supreme Court experience. Instrumental in landmark legal challenges concerning patient rights and capacity assessments under the Mental Capacity Act.
Questions
What mental health law services do you offer?
We specialise in challenging unlawful detentions, tribunal representation, community treatment order reviews, and safeguarding patient rights under the Mental Health Act.
How do you handle Court of Protection cases?
We represent clients in capacity disputes, deprivation of liberty matters, and welfare decisions while ensuring strict compliance with the Mental Capacity Act.
Do you offer legal aid services?
Yes, most of our work is legally aided to ensure accessible representation for vulnerable clients requiring mental health law expertise.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with offices in Aldershot, St Albans, Manchester, and Bristol, providing legal support across England and Wales.
