Introducing MH Legal
MH Legal was established in 2004 by Margaret Houdmont and Pam White, both of whom are now retired. Gail Guest joined MH Legal in 2010. Richard Parkinson and Carolyn Mackuin joined the business in March 2022 to once again increase the scope of representation for clients.
Our practice specialises exclusively in mental health. Gail Guest, Richard Parkinson and Carolyn Mackuin are all members of the Law Society's Mental Health Tribunal Panel. Gail and Richard have over 30 years and Carolyn 10 years experience in providing advice on and representation in all aspects of mental health law.
Covering the East Midlands, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, the North East, North West and Humberside, we offer a confidential and personal service advising:
- patients, families or carers about their rights
- patients detained by the Criminal Courts
- patents detained in secure and rehabilitation units
- patients on civil sections (assessment/treatment)
- patients who are prison transfer en-route to discharge
- discharge and the application of S 117 rights
We always take a wider view of our client's personal situation and where other specialist advice is needed, for example family law or crime, we will refer him/her to a law firm we trust and that can advise on these specific areas of the law.
MH Legal is contracted with the Legal Aid Agency.
