Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Legal Experts in Canterbury
Established in 2000, Wolton & Co & Co specialises in mental health law with a team accredited by the Law Society since 2000. Our solicitors and legal representatives have decades of combined experience in civil and forensic mental health cases, offering expert legal advice and tribunal representation across the UK. We maintain a unique client archive for continuity of care and have contributed to landmark legal precedents in mental health law. Funded by the Legal Aid Agency, we provide transparent, cost-free services to our clients. Services
Mental Health Law
Legal Representation
Tribunal Support
Legal Advice
Case Management
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of dedicated mental health law expertise
- Fully funded by the Legal Aid Agency
- Team with decades of combined experience in forensic and civil cases
- Unique client archive for continuous case history insights
- Contributors to landmark mental health law precedents
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Mental Health Accreditation Scheme
What people say
100% professional service
Lovely people
Very Excellent
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Services
Mental Health Law
Specialist legal representation in mental health law cases, including civil and forensic matters. Our team provides expert advice on rights, treatment, and tribunal proceedings. With decades of experience, we ensure clients receive fair treatment under mental health legislation.
Tribunal Support
Comprehensive support for Mental Health Tribunal proceedings, including case preparation and advocacy. We guide clients through complex legal processes with clear communication. Our accredited solicitors have secured landmark rulings that shape current mental health law practices.
Case Management
Personalised case management with continuity of care through our unique client archive system. We maintain detailed records of client psychiatric histories for informed representation. Services include ongoing legal advice and coordination across multiple jurisdictions.
People
Karen Wolton
Solicitor and Principal
Qualified in 1995, Karen has specialised in mental health law since 1997. She founded Wolton & Co & Co in 2000 and contributes to legal training programs. As a Legal Aid Agency Peer Reviewer, she audits other mental health law firms.
Rachel Sackett
Solicitor
Qualified in 1999, Rachel has focused on mental health law since 2003. She joined Wolton & Co & Co in 2018 and serves as a part-time Mental Health Tribunal Judge. Accredited by the Law Society since 2003.
Katherine George
Solicitor
Qualified in 2002, Katherine specialises in mental health law with a background in family law. Fluent in French, she joined Wolton & Co & Co in 2005 after working with Harman and Harman Solicitors.
Kim Warr
Legal Representative
Qualified in 2010, Kim combines legal expertise with psychiatric nursing experience. She has worked at Wolton & Co & Co since 2000, providing specialist mental health legal support grounded in clinical understanding.
Sarah Emptage
Paralegal
A qualified paralegal with over 10 years' experience as an Independent Mental Health Advocate. Sarah joined Wolton & Co & Co in 2023, bringing practical advocacy insights to our legal team.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise exclusively in mental health law, covering civil and forensic cases, tribunal representation, and legal advocacy across the UK.
How are your services funded?
We are fully funded by the Legal Aid Agency, meaning clients receive all services free of charge without any additional billing.
Do you work nationwide?
Yes, we represent clients throughout the UK, maintaining case continuity even when clients are transferred between regions.
What experience does your team have?
Our solicitors have decades of combined experience in mental health law, including contributions to landmark legal precedents and tribunal judging roles.
What makes your firm unique?
We maintain a unique client archive for continuous case history insights and combine legal expertise with clinical understanding through our multidisciplinary team.
