Amy Butler

Amy is a solicitor and the Director of Atkins & Palmer. Amy founded Atkins & Palmer after leading a successful mental health department in a national law firm. Amy is a specialist in mental health and mental capacity law. Amy is accredited by the Law Society in both mental health and mental capacity showing experience and a high level of competency in these areas. The accreditations allow Amy to act as an advocate before the First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health) and as an Accredited Legal Representative in Court of Protection cases. Amy acts for clients in care homes and hospitals, where there is a dispute about where they should live or their care package. Amy is experienced in cross border matters, where a client wishes to return to reside in their country of origin to receive care there. Amy has also acted for clients who lack capacity to decide about medical treatment. Amy has been recommended in leading legal directories including the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners since 2018. She is knowledgeable and passionate about her work. She cares about her clients and wants the best outcome for them. She has a good eye for detail and ensures that no stone is left unturned. (Chambers and Partners 2021) Amy Butler routinely advises adults who lack capacity on important health and welfare decisions, and is particularly well versed in advising clients on cases involving the deprivation of liberty. She often represents individuals with severe brain injuries and learning disabilities. Sources say “Her main strengths are communication, tenacity and drive” and appreciated that she “relates well with people at all levels and is always very professional and efficient, keeps to the timescale and delivers work to a high standard”. (Chambers and Partners 2020) Amy is highly skilled at handling Court of Protection proceedings concerning welfare, in particular deprivations of liberty, regularly receiving instructions from the Official Solicitor. She’s very committed to this area and highly competent in running cases as well as spotting important details and nuances. She really gives 100% in every case. (Chambers and Partners 2019) The calm Amy Butler can handle anything that is thrown at her really well, has a good knowledge of mental health and social welfare issues and is realistic in assessing a case. Amy does a substantial amount of work for the Official Solicitor and is a confident litigator who works well with counsel and develops an excellent rapport with her clients. (Legal 500 2019)