John Cavener

I am a solicitor within the mental health department.  Since the completion of my legal studies at Northumbria University (for which I was awarded first class honours), I have been representing clients detained under the Mental Health Act and their families.

I appreciate that often clients and their families seek my assistance in moments of difficulty.  My approach to a case is flexible depending on what works best for each individual client. I endeavour to discuss and understand each client’s case in sufficient detail before undertaking careful preparation.  I am honest with clients and aim to communicate clearly with transparency.

In March 2019 I became a Law Society Accredited Panel Member in Mental Health.  This allows me to represent both non-restricted and restricted clients at Mental Health Tribunals.