Called to the Bar in 1982, Huw Shepheard undertakes litigation, advisory work and drafting over a range of practice areas including public law matters.
He is a team player who enjoys working with lay and professional clients to identify and resolve problems in a way that is best suited to the client's needs, and is able to conduct proceedings in Welsh.
Huw is an experienced advocate at all levels of court and tribunal. He is a leading barrister, has presided over a public inquiry in Jersey and has worked overseas, including serving as the Attorney General of a British Overseas Territory.
Public Law
Huw appears at public inquiries, hearings and examinations and in the High Court acting for applicants, appellants, local authorities, statutory undertakers and third parties. Huw also deals with planning enforcement proceedings in the criminal courts.
Huw accepts instructions relating to public law (including local authority law) and Judicial Review, including human rights in a wide range of areas of law including actions against the police and public authorities, international law, inquests, mental health and public and administrative law.
In working with clients, Huw prefers to get involved at an early stage to ensure that any negotiation or dispute is managed to best advantage through the courts or if appropriate, mediation or ADR.
He speaks Welsh and English and has experience of conducting proceedings in Welsh. He also has some knowledge of French, German, Italian and Russian.
Mental Health & Court of Protection
Huw is instructed in matters before the Court of Protection, advising and representing clients in cases concerning mental capacity, welfare decisions and property and financial affairs. He provides clear, sensitive guidance to families and professionals navigating what are often complex and emotionally challenging issues, with a focus on achieving practical outcomes in the best interests of the individual concerned.
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