Adam Marley
Head of Mental Health Law
Adam is Head of Mental Health Law at GT Stewart and a highly experienced specialist in this field. He is an accredited member of the Law Society’s Mental Health Tribunal Panel and accepts instructions across the full spectrum of civil and forensic mental health work. This includes representation at Mental Health Tribunal hearings, Hospital Managers’ hearings and CPA/section 117 meetings, as well as advising on matters such as section 17 leave, transfers, aftercare entitlement and remittal to prison. Adam is also regularly appointed by the Tribunal to act for clients who lack capacity.
In addition to his First-tier Tribunal work, Adam represents clients before the Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber), advising on and pursuing appeals arising from Tribunal decisions.
Adam has extensive experience representing individuals detained under the forensic provisions of the Mental Health Act. He regularly acts for clients in the three high secure hospitals—Broadmoor, Ashworth and Rampton—as well as across medium secure, low secure and rehabilitation settings. He also represents clients in the community, including those subject to Community Treatment Orders and conditional discharge.
As part of GT Stewart’s commitment to providing a comprehensive, “one-stop” service, Adam represents forensic patients navigating the two-stage discharge process involving both the Mental Health Tribunal and the Parole Board. He has a strong track record of securing favourable outcomes, including recommendations for release in complex and serious cases.
Alongside his work for patients, Adam advises and represents Nearest Relatives, including in the exercise of their statutory powers and in resisting displacement proceedings in the County Court.
Adam’s practice also extends into community care and capacity law through the firm’s Court of Protection team. He advises and acts in matters involving deputyship, lasting powers of attorney, medical treatment decisions for incapacitated individuals, and deprivation of liberty safeguards. Following a period away from this work, he is now accepting new instructions in this area and welcomes enquiries. He accepts instructions from the Official Solicitor and directly from clients and their families where appropriate.
Adam is primarily based at the firm’s City of London office but also accepts instructions from clients in the Midlands through the Birmingham office where appropriate.
Outside of practice, Adam is a keen traveller, having previously worked in a role that took him around the world for 17 years. He enjoys cookery and gardening, and speaks both French and Spanish, enabling him to advise clients in these languages. He is known for his conscientious, thorough and client-focused approach. Adam is also an active member of the Mental Health Lawyers Association and maintains a strong interest in social justice.
“My Solicitor, Adam Marley, is efficient and very good, approachable, helpful, kind, and understanding. He's also funny. I would recommend this firm to anyone. Thank you.”
“Mr Marley is a good Solicitor and he has helped me a lot. He tells me the good things to do and helps me if I do something wrong. He helps me like a brother.”
"Very good Solicitor - Mr Adam helped me very much with my problem and I will use him to help me again. He is a clever person and likes to help people with what he knows very well."
"We are enormously impressed with your recent work for us and think it was indeed a minor legal miracle to get us ‘unsectioned’. Thank you for your inspiring interpretation of our very unclear instructions."
"Good Guy – Only one for me. Best Advice!"
"Adam was professional and supportive."
"Adam was good. He gave good advice and knows what he is talking about. I have another case with him and he does good work for me. I recommend him."
"I would like to provide my feedback for GT Stewart solicitors, the service that I received was very professional, I felt supported enormously. I phoned GT Stewart solicitors to dispute my discharge of my section 2 admission of the Mental Health Act. Both Mr Adam Marley and his trainee solicitor Raj came to visit me at the Priory Hospital, my case was dealt with very quickly both orally and in person. I was supported greatly by the team to better understand my rights and the other alternative steps to take to help facilitate the process of my discharge. My situation was very challenging and difficult for the solicitors as there was a breakdown in the relationship of my immediate siblings and nearest relative at the time, despite this our relationship has gradually improved after my discharge. The tribunal greatly assisted me as it helped the medical team and the doctors to gain a clearer understanding of my exact issues and as a result, I was able to have the correct medical steps taken that were appropriate for my medical needs, I was also assisted with appropriate housing by the council. One of the strengths of Mr Adam Marley’s services, is that he is able to treat every client with the right dignity and respect needed in the most challenging and most unpleasant situations. Mr Adam Marley was able to communicate effectively and provide fair legal representation aiming to improve and facilitate the doctor and patient relationship. I would like to thank his team for their generosity and their work ethic by aiming to not only provide justice but to improve the proper practice and duty of care required by the medical team."
"Perfect treatment. Do not ask me how but miracle workers. Mr Marley always pulls through to get me discharged. Your service is amazing. I have put many clients your way for different pathways i.e. IPP, Mental Health, Crime. Adam is lovely to work with. Honest. Always a proper diamond."
Tribunal Orders Conditional Discharge Following Successful Challenge to Unnecessary Conditions
GTS client has detention under the Mental Health Act discharged at First-tier Tribunal
Successful Tribunal outcome secures client’s discharge from hospital
Successful community reintegration for client following hospital recall
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