Business Details
Trusted Mental Health and Court of Protection Solicitors in the UK
Bison Solicitors is a dedicated legal practice specialising in mental health law, Court of Protection matters, and human rights advocacy. With offices across the UK, including Aldershot, Manchester, and Bristol, we prioritise client-centric representation, focusing exclusively on patients and families rather than institutional interests. Our team of over 40 professionals, including Law Society-accredited mental health solicitors, brings extensive experience in high-profile cases, including Supreme Court litigation.We combine legal expertise with empathy, ensuring clients receive accessible, cost-effective support through legal aid and transparent communication. Our commitment to justice is reflected in our track record of challenging unlawful detentions, safeguarding human rights, and securing favourable outcomes for vulnerable individuals.
Services
Mental Health Law
Court of Protection
Human Rights
Capacity Assessments
Detention Reviews
Highlights and features
- We exclusively represent patients and families in mental health and Court of Protection cases.
- Our team includes Law Society-accredited mental health solicitors with Supreme Court experience.
- We provide legally aided services to ensure accessible justice for vulnerable clients.
- Our client-first approach prioritises empathy alongside rigorous legal advocacy.
- We challenge unlawful detentions and safeguard human rights under the Mental Capacity Act.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Mental Health Accredited Panel
What people say
'Honest, reliable, and gets the job done'
'Dedicated to truth and justice'
'Caring solicitors'
'Professional and understanding'
'Achieved a better result than imagined'
Services
Mental Health Law
We provide expert legal representation under the Mental Health Act, challenging unlawful detentions and ensuring proper treatment authorisations. Our solicitors advocate for patients' rights to fair assessments, appropriate care plans, and discharge reviews. With Law Society accreditation, we combine deep statutory knowledge with compassionate support for vulnerable individuals navigating complex psychiatric legal frameworks.
Court of Protection
Our specialists handle financial, health, and welfare decisions for individuals lacking mental capacity. We challenge inappropriate deprivation of liberty orders and ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act. Through tribunal representation and best-interests assessments, we protect clients' rights while guiding families through complex legal processes involving property, care arrangements, and welfare decisions.
Human Rights
We enforce European Convention on Human Rights protections in mental health and social care contexts. Our team challenges unlawful restrictions on family contact, secures reasonable adjustments for disabled individuals, and ensures compliance with Article 5 (right to liberty) and Article 8 (family life rights) through strategic litigation and judicial review proceedings.
People
Donald Tiong
Director | Solicitor
Donald Tiong leads Bison Solicitors with extensive experience in mental health law. He has successfully represented clients in complex cases, including pro bono debt resolution and Supreme Court appeals, demonstrating commitment to justice and client advocacy.
Danielle Mendoza
Senior Solicitor | Head of Court of Protection Department
Danielle heads the Court of Protection team, specialising in capacity assessments and deprivation of liberty safeguards. With Mental Capacity Welfare Accreditation, she advocates for vulnerable clients' rights in high-stakes welfare and financial decision-making cases.
Libby Ali
Associate Director | Head of Mental Health
Libby Ali leads mental health law services with Law Society accreditation. She represents clients in tribunal hearings, community treatment order challenges, and detention reviews, combining legal expertise with compassionate support for individuals navigating psychiatric legal systems.
Questions
What areas of law does Bison Solicitors specialise in?
We focus on mental health law, Court of Protection matters, and human rights advocacy for patients and families.
Do you offer legally aided services?
Yes, most of our work is legally aided to ensure accessible justice for vulnerable clients.
Can you represent clients nationwide?
We have offices in Aldershot, Manchester, Bristol, and beyond, serving clients across the UK.
How do you approach client representation?
We prioritise empathy and transparency, treating clients as individuals rather than case numbers.
What experience do you have in high-profile cases?
Our team has taken multiple cases to appeal courts, including the UK Supreme Court.
