Connor Hegarty

Since qualification, Connor has worked exclusively within the field of health and social care, with expertise in mental capacity, deprivation of liberty, mental health, medical treatment, and inquests. Connor brings experience having advised CCGs/ICBs, Trusts, Health Boards, and private care providers regarding these difficult and sensitive areas of law.

 

With the Regulatory team, Connor uses his expertise to advise health and social care clients on complex adult safeguarding enquiries. This includes developing areas of law concerning capacity and best interests. Connor has a wealth of experience representing clients in contested welfare and s21a applications before the Court of Protection. Connor frequently advises on proceedings being heard before the High Court where there are issues concerning capacity and best interests regarding contact, use of social media and the internet, engaging in sexual relations, and use of contraception.

 

Connor has also spent time working with individuals at the centre of Court of Protection welfare disputes, instructed for protected parties by professional advocates and the Official Solicitor, meaning he has a well-rounded experience in this area.

 

Connor is experienced in representing health and social care clients at inquest proceedings, including hearings before juries, where Article 2 is engaged, and there is significant press interest.

 

Connor has developing experience in advising Professional Deputies on inter-related property/financial affairs and health/welfare issues.

 

Connor routinely conducts his own advocacy in the Court of Protection and the Coroner’s Courts.