Mental Health Staff
Graeme Downs – Partner
Graeme is a member of the Law Society’s Specialist Mental Health Review Tribunal Panel and undertakes mental health work in addition to family law. He has experience of representing both patients and their families in all aspects of mental health work. Based at our Coulby Newham office.
Jemma Gillson - Solicitor
A Graduate of Northumbria Law School, Jemma qualified as a solicitor with Punch Robson in 2010. Jemma undertakes Mental Health work in addition to Civil Litigation. She has experience in representing patients before the Tribunal and Hospital Managers. Jemma has a specific interest in cases whereby vulnerable clients with mental health problems require assistance in general litigation.
Andrea Graham – Legal Clerk
Andrea is an experienced legal clerk who has worked with the firm for many years in various departments and is now a member of the specialist mental health team. The work of which has expanded due to the provision of increasing health in patient facilities in the area in both the NHS and private sectors. Andrea joining the team enables us to take prompt instructions from detained patients, particularly those detained for assessment where matters of necessity are dealt with on an expedited basis. Andrea is based at our Middlesbrough office but, like our two partners, is able to visit patients throughout Teesside and the surrounding area.
