Tyrrell & Gill Solicitors is a specialist law firm dedicated exclusively to mental health law, representing individuals detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act. Known for their rapid response and client-centred approach, they stand out for their deep commitment to supporting clients during highly distressing times, offering expert legal assistance with compassion and urgency.
The firm takes pride in its personal, responsive service, often seeing new clients within 48 hours of first contact and visiting them in hospitals, care homes, or private residences as needed. Holding a contract with the Legal Aid Agency, they provide free legal advice for the majority of cases and are approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Their team brings extensive experience and a holistic understanding of clients’ needs, ensuring dedicated representation at critical hearings.
Services Offered
- Mental Health Tribunals
- Hospital Managers’ Hearings
- Section 117 after-care entitlement
- Compulsory treatment advice
- Advance (treatment) decisions
- Complaints representation
- Transfer requests
- Informal status advice
- Prison transfer assistance
- Nearest Relative advice and representation
- Attendance at section 117 (pre-discharge) meetings
- CPA meetings representation
Operating from their administrative office in Hove, Sussex, Tyrrell & Gill serves clients across the South East, Greater London, the Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the North West, including areas such as East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Manchester, and Oldham.
