About Della
Della is an Accredited Member of the Law Society’s Mental Health Panel and is able to represent clients before the First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health). Della advises and assists clients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, including forensic clients detained in High Secure Hospitals, and also advises discharged patients on their right to aftercare under the Act. Della also regularly assists clients at Section 117 Meetings and Care Programme Approach Meetings (CPAs) and has extensive experience advising and assisting clients to challenge their detention at Hospital Managers Hearings.
Della has undertaken seats in the Community Care and Court of Protection departments in the firm and has assisted clients, pro bono, at the Hendon CAB in both of these areas of law.
Della also has experience in dealing with a wide range of social housing matters, including advising on secure and assured tenancies and leasehold management.
Della is committed to working in mental health law and is dedicated to her work with mental health clients.
Professional Credentials, Memberships and Accreditations
- SRA Regulated Solicitor
- Law Society Profile
- Mental Health Accredited Panel Member
- Member of the Mental Health Lawyers Association
Career
- GN Law, Associate Solicitor (July 2022-present)
- GN Law, Solicitor (Mar 2018-present)
- GN Law, Trainee Solicitor (Mar 2016-Mar 2018)
- GN Law, Paralegal (Mar 2015-Mar 2016)
- Tally Ho Housing Co-operative (2007-2015)
Education
- Legal Practice Course (Sweet & Maxwell Award winner for graduating top of the year group) (2011-2013)
- University of Westminster (2007-2011)
Personal Interests and Activities
Della is a keen amateur archer. She has completed the 252 Challenge at 20 yards and 30 yards and has twice won her Club Championships in the Women’s 30 Yard category.
Della also enjoys taking in part in long-distance running competitions and completed the Royal Parks Half Marathon in 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2014 raising money for GOSH and NDCS.
What clients and professionals say
- “Very helpful”
- “Thank you again for all your help and support. You are a very nice person… you listen and you understand. Having my son back home with me is amazing.”
- “You are really commited to your clients and working in their best interests”
