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Victoria specialises in public law. She has a particular interest in mental health and previously worked in the field of medical ethics. She frequently appears in the Court of Protection on behalf of families, local authorities, NHS bodies and the Official Solicitor, in cases concerning welfare issues, property and financial affairs, and medical treatment. She is recommended for Court of Protection work in Chambers and Partners, where she was described as a ‘star performer’ and a ‘very persuasive advocate’. Victoria is a co-editor of Court of Protection Law Reports (Jordans).

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A highly-skilled and respected scientist with over 15 years’ experience in the field of forensics, Marie oversees the company’s growing toxicology team.

As Director of Toxicology, Marie’s day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining the highest quality testing standards for toxicology and further enhancing AlphaBiolabs’ drug and alcohol testing services for the workplace sector, members of the public, and the legal sector. 

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