About
Jessie is a Solicitor in the Court of Protection department, who qualified in April 2025 after training with the firm. Jessie has over three years’ experience specialising in Court of Protection work and worked closely with Melissa Law, Laura Mannering and Kris Jackson-Hughes during her training, assisting on a wide range of health and welfare matters in the Court of Protection.
Jessie is instructed by the Official Solicitor to represent vulnerable adults who are involved in Section 21A proceedings relating to deprivation of liberty, and Section 16 proceedings to determine capacity and best interests in respect of the person’s residence and care.
Jessie has also advised on community care matters relating to obtaining and disputes around Care Act assessments and support plans and charging decisions.
Prior to joining the firm, Jessie achieved a First Class Honours in her undergraduate degree in Politics, Philosophy and Ethics and she went on to achieve a distinction in her Philosophy masters.
Jessie previously worked at a care home where many residents lacked capacity to make decisions, there she gained first-hand experience of the importance of individuals who lack capacity being at the centre of the decision-making process. This experience led Jessie to want to pursue a career as a Court of Protection lawyer.
Jessie also previously worked in Mental Health law as a Paralegal, advising and assisting clients challenging their detention under the Mental Health Act 1983.
She completed the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law along with a masters in Professional Legal Practice, attaining a distinction.