Biography

Chloe Lee is a Family law and Court of Protection barrister specialising in cases involving the Deprivation of Liberty of children, young people and adults. She has a particular interest in representing vulnerable clients and ensuring that they are able to participate fully in proceedings. Her expertise spans a range of complex issues including; serious medical treatment, physical and chemical restraint, coercion and control, capacity/consent, best interests’ disputes, contact restrictions, and challenges to contact arrangements, as well as cases involving Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act crossovers. She regularly deals with transitional cases for young people in the care system who are moving under the jurisdiction of the Court of Protection. Chloe is frequently instructed to act on behalf of NHS bodies, local authorities, children, family members and protected parties. Coming from a Northern working-class background herself, Chloe is keen to promote wider access and diversity to the legal profession for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. She also has a strong commitment to pro-bono work.