Rachel Baker

Rachel has built up a busy Court of Protection practice and appears regularly before the Court in a range of proceedings within its jurisdiction. Rachel can also assist with both pre-and post-hearing conferences, Round Table Meetings and the drafting of documents.

Her knowledge of property and personal injury law complements Rachel’s Court of Protection work, as does her sensitivity and experience of dealing with vulnerable individuals.  Rachel has also been commended by clients for taking a robust yet collaborative approach in hearings and RTMs.

Rachel accepts instructions to represent local authorities, litigation friends (including ALRs and the Official Solicitor) and family members.

Rachel’s practice includes education, local government, mental health law and community care.
Rachel acts both for and against local authorities and the state (including the Police) which gives her practical, and valuable, insight into the likely approach and priorities of both sides in a dispute.

Rachel accepts instructions to represent all interested persons at inquests and her experience and compassionate approach with vulnerable individuals is appreciated by both solicitors and lay clients.

Rachel is instructed in a wide range of property law disputes and her robust yet sensitive approach is of particular value in such cases, where the individuals involved are often under an immense amount of stress.
She acts for both landlords and tenants in possession proceedings and housing related anti-social behaviour injunction applications.
Rachel also has extensive experience in matters concerning leasehold properties and service charges as well as cases involving Orders for Sale, boundary and right of way disputes.
Rachel’s experience in the Court of Protection is highly valued by solicitors dealing with cases involving incapacitous individuals.

Rachel’s practice includes fast- and multi-track commercial and contractual matters. She is able to advise at the pre-issue stage; to draft pleadings and to then assist the client through to trial.
At all stages her pragmatic approach aims to encourage clients to take a commercial approach to proceedings and to avoid, if possible, the costs and stress involved in litigation. She is able to act for clients both in formal mediation as well as in “door of the court” negotiations aimed at securing a favourable outcome for her clients.

Rachel accepts instructions on behalf of insurance companies and local authorities as well as individuals.
Her experience in the criminal courts means not only that she is particularly adept at cross-examining those suspected of fabricating claims but also that she has ample experience of dealing with vulnerable and sometimes traumatised clients and witnesses who often need a particularly sensitive approach during the litigation process.
Rachel is willing to consider accepting instructions on a Conditional Fee basis.

Rachel accepts work from lay clients via Direct Access. You can view her profile here.