Mr David Wedgwood > Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP
The Cottons Centre 5th Floor
South-West Hay's Lane
SE1 2QG
England

Living Wage

Work Department

Commercial and Court of Protection.

Position

Partner specialising in commercial litigation, including contentious trusts and probate, inheritance act claims, professional negligence, private client litigation, financial and welfare and property and affairs deputyships, contentious property and affairs deputyships, contentious Court of Protection proceedings and civil and commercial fraud.

Career

Qualified 1993; partner Anthony Gold 2003.

Memberships

ACTAPS; Law Society civil litigation; Public Notary; Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association; Professional Deputy Panel member.

Education

Kingston Grammar School; University of East Anglia (BA); University of London (Diploma Law); De Montfort University (LLM); University of Cambridge (Dip Notary).

Lawyer Rankings

London > Private client > Court of protection

(Leading individuals)

David WedgwoodAnthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP has ‘a very strong and experienced court of protection team’. David Wedgwood jointly heads the department with Alexandra Knipe – both of whom are ‘very well respected’. Wedgwood undertakes both welfare and financial related litigation in the court of protection. He receives referrals from the Official Solicitor, local authorities and other lawyers. Knipe frequently deals with deputyships arising from complex personal injury and clinical negligence cases. She supports clients with acquired brain injuries, severe physical disabilities and mental illnesses. The team is frequently instructed by other firms to undertake expert witness work as well.  Emma Tante often provides litigation COP support on complex multi-million pound compensation claims. In addition, she is continuing to develop her community care experience.

London > Private client > Contentious trusts and probate

(Leading individuals)

David WedgwoodAnthony Gold Solicitors LLP

David Wedgwood heads the ‘extremely collaborative’ department at Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP, which has a strong reputation for its work in private wealth disputes. It has been busy advising on an array of matters from property ownership disputes and professional negligence claims, to dealing with numerous cross-jurisdictional and high-value cases. It is consistently instructed by HNW individuals. The team is also skilled at assisting vulnerable clients who may have mental health issues. Wedgewood is respected for his Court of Protection expertise. Beth Holden is another name to note.