Court of Protection Barristers

We are recruiting Court of Protection Barristers

Following sustained increases in instructions, Spire Barristers is inviting applications from experienced Court of Protection specialists to join our specialist team.  Applications are also encouraged from experienced family practitioners looking to pivot into CoP practice while maintaining a dual practice with family law.

We act in complex health and welfare, best interests, deprivation of liberty and medical treatment cases across the North of England — and we’re looking for ambitious practitioners ready to take the next step in their CoP career.

What We Offer

• Competitive, all‑inclusive and transparent expenses
• No minimum monthly fees
• Flexible working support & structured practice development
• A friendly, collaborative and progressive Chambers culture
• New premises opened Summer 2025
• Recognised expertise: The ‘very strong’ set Spire Barristers has ‘a solid reputation for undertaking Court of Protection health and welfare work’. The team has ‘sound knowledge’ of a wide range of complex health and welfare matters, including serious medical treatment cases and mental capacity issues” – The Legal 500 2026

Interested in Applying?

Applications from established practitioners seeking to expand their practice in a progressive setting are always welcome. All such applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Formal applications, comprising a covering letter and CV should be made in writing and marked “Private & Confidential” to Leigh Royall, Senior Clerk lroyall@spirebarristers.co.uk

For a confidential conversation about joining us:

Joint Head of Chambers, Jacqueline Thomas KC – jthomas@spirebarristers.co.uk

Head of Public Law, Brett Davies – bdavies@spirebarristers.co.uk

Applications close: 27 February 2026