Hannah Sweeney

Solicitor

Hannah Sweeney is a Solicitor working in the Mental Health department. She qualified as a solicitor on 1st May 2017 and is based at our office in Tring, Hertfordshire.

About Hannah

Hannah is a member of the Law Society’s expert Mental Health Panel and conducts Mental Health Tribunals. She undertakes work for clients who are on sections 2, 3, 37 or 37/41. She is also approved within the firm to represent at Hospital Managers Hearings and Mental Health Tribunals.

Education

Universiteit Leiden, The Netherlands, Erasmus Programme(Passed) (2012-2013)
University of East Anglia, LLB with European Legal Systems (2:1 Hons) (2014)
Hannah started her Legal Practice Course and training contract with GN Law (2015)
Admitted to the Mental Health Tribunal Panel (2016)

Career

Summer work placement, St Andrew’s Healthcare Northampton (2013)
Caseworker for Mental Health Solicitor in Norwich (2014)
Assistant Mental Health Act Administrator, Cygnet Healthcare Stevenage (2014)
GN Law (2014-present)

Personal Interests and Activities

Hannah enjoys travelling, reading and spending time with friends and family.

Recent Articles

Coronavirus Act 2020 – Schedule 8 and Mental Health Patient Rights

Hannah Sweeney explains how the Coronavirus Act 2020 changes the operation of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Our People - Hannah Sweeney

30th March 2020

Crisis point for children’s mental health

Hannah Sweeney looks at the shocking statistic that 1 in 9 children suffer from a mental disorder.

Our People - Hannah Sweeney

23rd July 2019

Actions Against Police Mental Health

The Policing and Crime Act 2017 – Changes to the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended)

Hannah Sweeney looks at what impact the Policing and Crime Act will have on psychiatric patients

Our People - Hannah Sweeney

25th April 2017