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Liberty could be decided in rooms without lawyers.

Capacity, in conversations without judges.

Rights, by people without robes.

This is where we train.

Law Put Simply.

Mental capacity and mental health law training, from a barrister who argues it.

Live online courses, on-demand film training and in-house days for health, social care and legal teams in England and Wales.

Real-world · Mental health · Capacity law

Training that survives Monday morning.

Case-based teaching from a practising barrister. Up-to-date law, real scenarios, and decisions you can defend in the room. Trusted by 120+ organisations.

10,000 +
Professionals trained
120 +
Organisations
70 +
Local authorities & NHS
12 + yrs
Directory-ranked Leading Junior
Practising at
39 Essex Chambers · England & Wales
Learning pathways
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Live online training

LawLive

Interactive, expert-led courses with up-to-date law, breakout discussions, and a certificate in your inbox. Trusted by 120+ organisations.

"Brilliant event, very informative and presented in a way that was engaging and enjoyable."

Delegate · Community Care Legal Masterclass 2026
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On-demand training

CineLaw

Case-based legal cinema you can access anytime. Real scenarios, structured pathways, refresher-ready — built for teams that need training on their schedule.

"Neil was excellent, informative, gave real examples and exposed where things could/should be improved."

Delegate · Community Care Legal Masterclass 2026
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Podcasts & audio

LawPlay

The lighter side of the law. Topical podcasts, short explainers, and audiobooks that make complex law listenable on the commute.

"For the light-hearted."

The LPS Law way
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Practitioner tools

Members

Purpose-built tools for daily practice — Neil AI-len, the Dementia Law guide, the MHA Referencer, the Legal Database, and LPS Quiz. The practitioner's edge, on tap.

"Good practice begins with good understanding."

Neil Allen · 39 Essex Chambers
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Meet your trainer
Neil Allen, barrister at 39 Essex Chambers
Neil Allen · 39 Essex Chambers
Neil Allen

A barrister who still takes the cases.

Ranked Leading Junior in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 since 2014.

  • Practising barrister, not a generic trainer

    Live courtroom experience — Court of Protection, Mental Health Tribunal, and the Supreme Court — feeding into every session. Law from the frontline.

  • Real scenarios, real confidence

    Every course built around actual cases and the dilemmas professionals face daily. You leave knowing what to do on Monday morning.

  • Trusted across England & Wales

    Over 10,000 professionals trained across 120+ organisations — local authorities, NHS foundation trusts, the Judicial College, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Ranked Leading Junior · Chambers & Partners · Legal 500
Since 2014 · Shortlisted Court of Protection Junior of the Year 2024
Co-author · The Mental Capacity Act 2005: A Guide for Practice (4th ed., SAGE)
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What the directories say

"Neil is unrivalled in his knowledge of the cross-over between the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act."

Chambers & Partners · 2026
Leading Junior · Chambers & Partners & Legal 500 · Since 2014
Shortlisted · Court of Protection Junior of the Year · 2024

"…thinking creatively and often employing novel solutions to problems."

Legal 500 · 2026

"This was one of the best conferences I have been to for a while. All the speakers experts in their field and all content completely relevant."

Delegate · Community Care Legal Masterclass 2026

"The court is extremely grateful to Neil Allen for the written submissions."

Vice President of the Court of Protection · CT v Lambeth [2025] EWCOP 6

"Neil's ability and research is really unrivalled; he is fantastic in presenting an idea to people."

Chambers & Partners · 2025

"Not only does Neil Allen have excellent knowledge and experience of section 117, he is able to pass this on in such an informative manner."

Delegate · Community Care Legal Masterclass 2026

"Neil has a vast and deep experience in Court of Protection work. He is an excellent communicator in court."

Legal 500 · 2025
Trusted by
  • 39 Essex Chambers
  • Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • Judicial College
  • Ministry of Justice
  • Department of Health & Social Care
  • Local Government Association
  • NHS Foundation Trusts
  • Law Society
Ready when you are.

Law Put Simply.