Significant safeguarding risk to vulnerable persons
Barrister Dominic Brazil: Previously 1 Kings Bench Walk Chambers
Now at: Spectrum Family Law. Pantiles Chambers, 85 High St, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1XP
This barrister, knowing that I was a patient subject to the Court of Protection did not disclose to the Court of
Protection the medical certificate that he held on the 24 November 2004. Instead, barrister Dominic Brazil had placed upon
me Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds in adverse costs and adverse inferences, whilst generating substantial revenue for
himself and his then Chambers, 1 Kings Bench Walk Chambers. As of March 2018 the monies has never been return to me.
Barrister Dominic Brazil can be contacted via his wife, barrister Nichola Grey, 1 Hare Court Chambers. Email: gray@1hc.com
20 April 2016: The tribunal found that Mr Brazil had repeatedly acted dishonestly.
Barrister Dominic Brazil: Previously 1 Kings Bench Walk Chambers
Now at: Spectrum Family Law. Pantiles Chambers, 85 High St, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1XP
This barrister, knowing that I was a patient subject to the Court of Protection did not disclose to the Court of
Protection the medical certificate that he held on the 24 November 2004. Instead, barrister Dominic Brazil had placed upon
me Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds in adverse costs and adverse inferences, whilst generating substantial revenue for
himself and his then Chambers, 1 Kings Bench Walk Chambers. As of March 2018 the monies has never been return to me.
Barrister Dominic Brazil can be contacted via his wife, barrister Nichola Grey, 1 Hare Court Chambers. Email: gray@1hc.com
20 April 2016: The tribunal found that Mr Brazil had repeatedly acted dishonestly.
Significant safeguarding risk to vulnerable persons
Nicholas Allen Q.C. Recorder (Family) London & South Eastern Circuit
Nicholas Allen QC: Barrister 29 Bedford Row Chambers, London, WC1R 4HE
Nicholas Allen QC: Barrister St Ives Chambers Birmingham B4 6DH
Identified Leonard Lawrence as a protected party under Part V11 Mental Health Act 1983
The Solicitors Regulatory Authority identify that on the 24 March 2005, Ratcliffe Duce & Gammer Solicitors sent to barrister
Nicholas Allan, 29 Bedford Row Chambers, by fax, at 15.04 hr. to 0207 831 0626 Dr Tony’s Court of Protection Medical
Certificate CP3, dated 24 February 2005, for the Court of Protection.
Nicholas Allen never disclosed to either Slough and Reading County Court, The Court of Protection or
The Public Guardian any of the Court of Protection, Medical Certificates, CP3's that were sent to him.
25 August 2010 barrister Nicholas Allen 29 Bedford Row Chambers to Leonard Lawrence
I am unable to provide “evidence that supports my oral statement to District Judge Fortgang that the Official Solicitor (Laurence Oates)
agreed that the house be sold for 622,000.”
Defender of the Defenceless
Simon Calhaem: Barrister 29 Bedford Row, London, WC1R 4HE
His Honour Judge Simon Oliver alleged in his judgement dated 30 August 2012 there was no evidence
that barrister Simon Calhaem attended Reading County Court on the 18 August 2005.
18 August 2005, barrister Simon Calhaem, accompanied by trainee solicitor Siobhan Baillie, instructed by
Laurence Oates The Official Solicitor, informed HHJ Charles Elly, Reading County Court, of the following:
Barrister Nicholas Allan, 29 Bedford Row Chambers, submission to the court was untrue.
25 August 2010 barrister Nicholas Allen 29 Bedford Row Chambers to Leonard Lawrence
I am unable to provide “evidence that supports my oral statement to District Judge Fortgang that the Official Solicitor (Laurence
Oates) agreed that the house be sold for 622,000.”
Simon Calhaem: Barrister 29 Bedford Row, London, WC1R 4HE
His Honour Judge Simon Oliver alleged in his judgement dated 30 August 2012 there was no evidence
that barrister Simon Calhaem attended Reading County Court on the 18 August 2005.
18 August 2005, barrister Simon Calhaem, accompanied by trainee solicitor Siobhan Baillie, instructed by
Laurence Oates The Official Solicitor, informed HHJ Charles Elly, Reading County Court, of the following:
Barrister Nicholas Allan, 29 Bedford Row Chambers, submission to the court was untrue.
25 August 2010 barrister Nicholas Allen 29 Bedford Row Chambers to Leonard Lawrence
I am unable to provide “evidence that supports my oral statement to District Judge Fortgang that the Official Solicitor (Laurence
Oates) agreed that the house be sold for 622,000.”
Significant safeguarding risk to vulnerable persons
Caroline Willbourne: Barrister: 1 Garden Court Family Law Chambers
In May 2014 The Chief Executive Joe Turner and Chief Clerk Howard Rayner, 1 Garden Court Chambers, refused to disclose
barrister Caroline Willbourne, 1 Garden Court Chambers, Merits of Appeal, dated 14 September 2005 that was submitted to the
Official Solicitor Laurence Oates concerning Leonard Lawrence. 3 July 2014 The Queen's Bench Division, Royal Courts Justice, disclose barrister Caroline Willbourne Merits of Appeal: Incapable of legal discussion with the Official Solicitor or any solicitor
instructed by him.
Caroline Willbourne: Barrister: 1 Garden Court Family Law Chambers
In May 2014 The Chief Executive Joe Turner and Chief Clerk Howard Rayner, 1 Garden Court Chambers, refused to disclose
barrister Caroline Willbourne, 1 Garden Court Chambers, Merits of Appeal, dated 14 September 2005 that was submitted to the
Official Solicitor Laurence Oates concerning Leonard Lawrence. 3 July 2014 The Queen's Bench Division, Royal Courts Justice, disclose barrister Caroline Willbourne Merits of Appeal: Incapable of legal discussion with the Official Solicitor or any solicitor
instructed by him.
Significant safeguarding risk to vulnerable persons
Barrister: Barbara Hewson, Hardwicke Chambers, Lincoln's Inn, London.
now at 1 Gray's Inn Square, London.
a) Refused to view Leonard Lawrence chronology
b) Identified ORDER of His Honour Judge Elly as irrelevant, did not even view it.
c) Identified Human Rights violations against Leonard Lawrence whilst under the Official Solicitor to the Supreme Court Guardianship
Barrister: Barbara Hewson, Hardwicke Chambers, Lincoln's Inn, London.
now at 1 Gray's Inn Square, London.
a) Refused to view Leonard Lawrence chronology
b) Identified ORDER of His Honour Judge Elly as irrelevant, did not even view it.
c) Identified Human Rights violations against Leonard Lawrence whilst under the Official Solicitor to the Supreme Court Guardianship
Significant safeguarding risk to vulnerable persons
Barrister: Vanessa Jane McKinlay, St John's Chambers, Bristol
Failed to disclose to The Court of Protection and to Bristol County Court:
Four Court of Protection Medical Certificates
Two Part V11 Mental Health Act 1983 Medical Certificates of mental incapacity
That for almost 18 months Leonard Lawrence had been incapable of legal discussion and
understanding with the Official Solicitor or anyone instructed by the Official Solcitor.
Barrister: Vanessa Jane McKinlay, St John's Chambers, Bristol
Failed to disclose to The Court of Protection and to Bristol County Court:
Four Court of Protection Medical Certificates
Two Part V11 Mental Health Act 1983 Medical Certificates of mental incapacity
That for almost 18 months Leonard Lawrence had been incapable of legal discussion and
understanding with the Official Solicitor or anyone instructed by the Official Solcitor.
Defender of the Defenceless
Barrister: Mr Dorian Day, St Philips Chambers, Birmingham
13 October 2011: Barrister Mr Dorian Day written opinion to the Legal Service, Special Cases Unit.
FINAL ORDER OF DISTRICT JUDGE FORTGANG IS VOID IT HAS NOT BEEN TO THE COURT OF PROTECTION.
The Court of Protection Point.
1. In many respects as discussed in conference this point is simple
2. Whilst prima facie H has the protection of Official Solicitor he was not registered as a protected party should be in the Court of
Protection and/or no receiver was appointed.
3. He was therefore left financially vulnerable at both point of trial and order for sale.
4. In my view this is a serious procedural error and comes within the criteria for an appeal and has led to injustice.
5. This is a case where acute injustice appears to have occurred
Barrister: Mr Dorian Day, St Philips Chambers, Birmingham
13 October 2011: Barrister Mr Dorian Day written opinion to the Legal Service, Special Cases Unit.
FINAL ORDER OF DISTRICT JUDGE FORTGANG IS VOID IT HAS NOT BEEN TO THE COURT OF PROTECTION.
The Court of Protection Point.
1. In many respects as discussed in conference this point is simple
2. Whilst prima facie H has the protection of Official Solicitor he was not registered as a protected party should be in the Court of
Protection and/or no receiver was appointed.
3. He was therefore left financially vulnerable at both point of trial and order for sale.
4. In my view this is a serious procedural error and comes within the criteria for an appeal and has led to injustice.
5. This is a case where acute injustice appears to have occurred
Defender of the Defenceless
Richard Anelay Q.C. 1 King's Bench Walk Chambers, London
Deputy High Court Judge (Family Division) Former Head of Chambers at 1KBW
9 September 2010 Mr Richard Anelay Q.C. Head of Chambers, 1 King Bench Walk, wrote to Leonard Lawrence advising that
Mr Brazil assures Mr Anelay QC that District Judge Fortgang was completely aware that Leonard Lawrence was a patient
subject to the Court of Protection. The Court Transcript of the Final Hearing on the 5 & 6 April 2005 does not support this.
No explanation has so far been given as to why barrister Dominic Brazil, 1 Kings Bench Walk Chambers, had placed upon me
Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds in adverse costs and inferences knowing that I was a patient subject to the Court of
Protection.
Richard Anelay Q.C. 1 King's Bench Walk Chambers, London
Deputy High Court Judge (Family Division) Former Head of Chambers at 1KBW
9 September 2010 Mr Richard Anelay Q.C. Head of Chambers, 1 King Bench Walk, wrote to Leonard Lawrence advising that
Mr Brazil assures Mr Anelay QC that District Judge Fortgang was completely aware that Leonard Lawrence was a patient
subject to the Court of Protection. The Court Transcript of the Final Hearing on the 5 & 6 April 2005 does not support this.
No explanation has so far been given as to why barrister Dominic Brazil, 1 Kings Bench Walk Chambers, had placed upon me
Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds in adverse costs and inferences knowing that I was a patient subject to the Court of
Protection.