CJCH Solicitors is proud to announce the appointment of Neil P Confrey and Carole Vickery to its mental health law team, further reinforcing the firm’s position as a leading specialist in this area of practice across South Wales.
Neil P Confrey joins CJCH Solicitors with a wealth of experience, having run his own specialist mental health law firm, Confreys Solicitors, for over 30 years. Carole Vickery, who served as practice manager at Confreys Solicitors throughout this period, will bring her considerable operational expertise to support the continued growth of CJCH’s mental health practice.
Neil’s extensive career in mental health law is underpinned by several notable achievements. He has served as an interviewer for the Law Society’s Mental Health Panel, held the role of senior Peer Reviewer in Mental Health Law for the Legal Aid Agency, and dedicated ten years to serving as a part-time Judge with the Special Educational Needs Tribunal.
This depth of experience aligns closely with CJCH Solicitors’ longstanding commitment to providing expert, compassionate representation for individuals navigating mental health legislation. With many years of experience in mental health law, CJCH Solicitors has built a reputation for safeguarding the rights of those detained under the Mental Health Act and their families and carers
Angela Stracey, Solicitor and Accredited Mental Health Representative – “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Neil and Carole to the Mental Health Team. Their expertise and experience is an invaluable addition to the team and we look forward to working together in the future.”
With our latest additions to the team, CJCH Solicitors continue to expand its capacity to deliver expert representation within the Mental Health Tribunal and Hospital Managers Hearings as well as providing specialist legal advice on Section 117 aftercare, the role of the Nearest Relative and all other aspects of mental health law.
About CJCH Solicitors
CJCH Solicitors is a modern legal practice delivering customised solutions and dedicated service across both corporate and private matters. With over 35 years of experience in personal and corporate legal service, the firm offers a bespoke approach tailored to each client’s needs. CJCH Solicitors specialises in mental health law and Court of Protection matters, with its mental health team recognised as Public Law Team of the Year 2022 and rated 4.8 stars on Trustpilot. The firm maintains offices in Cardiff, Bridgend, Barry, Bristol, and Blackwood, with fluent Welsh speakers available to ensure accessible, culturally sensitive representation across Wales.
