‘Irwin Mitchell is undoubtedly the leading Court of Protection team in the Country. They are pioneering in the way in which they streamline the service and support they give to clients. Their structure enables them to manage every aspect of their client’s affairs in a cost-effective manner’.

‘The Court of Protection team at Irwin Mitchell in Birmingham is exceptional. They look after their underlying clients with care and compassion, ably supporting them as they navigate the challenges of their individual situations. Jo Grewer is a compassionate Deputy on behalf of individuals, whilst also being an expert in her field and being very efficient in how she handles cases’.

‘Irwin Mitchell has a large team doing welfare cases throughout their network of offices. This is a huge asset and means the team is able to share expertise and help each other out in a way that is far more difficult for those in smaller practices.’

‘I work with several of IM’s Court of Protection welfare specialist lawyers: Mat Culverhouse is really experienced and level headed when dealing with his complex case load. Kirsty Stuart is passionate and incredibly hardworking. She’s fantastic at both spotting challenges others would not, and communicating with lay clients’.

‘National capability to service clients throughout England. Wide level of expertise and industry experience. Lucy Nicol, Gillian Hitchen and Damian Hodkinson are the stand out individuals. They serve their clients with expertise and compassion which is invaluable in assisting clients through what can be very difficult times’.

‘The COP team at IM works collaboratively within other professionals working with the client to ensure a consistent approach. Katie Thackery – is open, honest and very efficient. She values and respects the advice from the professionals working with the client’. 

‘The are proactive, approachable and very experienced in the work that they do. Beth Perry – is approachable and client focused’.

‘Katie Strong is a charismatic and talented lawyer. Clients warm to her instantly and value her sensible well thought out advice. Charlotte Waite is a highly experienced and empathetic lawyer. Clients trust Charlotte implicitly to make decisions in their best interests. She is a calm reassuring presence‘.

‘The Court of Protection team specialises in high-net-worth individuals often with multi-jurisdictional assets and complex family dynamics. Julia Abrey’s energy and commitment to getting the best outcome for her clients is impressive. Her elder law specialty practice in the UK is unique’.

‘My team at Withers LLP has supported me successfully through two Court of protection cases. Their vast knowledge of the processes and possible outcomes gave me the confidence to embark on these endeavours without any concerns. Their huge collective experience meant that my objectives were reached through their utter professionalism’.

‘I have known Julia Abrey and Alice Tomlin for many years now. Over these years I have felt utterly supported by each of them professionally and the thing that has been outstanding to me is the way in which they have each made every dealing with me a personal one too. I have felt able to reach out to them about many things and I cannot thank them enough’.

‘The Court of Protection team at Withers is a truly expert and niche practice, offering support to individuals with highly complex (often with cross border) issues. I work particularly with Julia Abrey and Alice Tomlin. Julia is a market leading expert but will always find time to support and mentor fellow professionals. She is a huge support and inspiration to me’.

‘Put simply – they care. They genuinely take the time to engage with us and learn as much as they can about our work, our ethos, our weaknesses, our strengths. Over the years we have come to consider them as colleagues and friends that we can trust to provide excellent service.’

‘Stephen Richards has a through and practical approach to his work. He clearly knows his stuff and also realises the importance of working with others to reach the best outcome. He has excellent negotiation skills’.

‘Stephen Roberts has an exceptional ability to cut to the key issues and is clear about how to resolve them. He is personable and easy to build a rapport with too. Alice Tomlin is approachable, a great team player and achieves her goals, with charm and efficiency.’

‘They are trusted by national and international charities and high net worth families to represent their interests and rightly so – they just get how this jurisdiction works’.

‘An exceptionally knowledgeable, thoughtful and diligent team. Whenever I am instructed I am confident that the lawyer involved will be skilful and organised. I never have to chase for things or check whether something has been done. They clearly dedicate time and thoughtfulness into all their cases.’

‘Andrea Spyrou – goes the extra mile in cases, has a passion for the work and seeks the best for the client. Kate Luscombe – impressive attention to detail and clearly identifies the salient issues in her cases. Angela Smith – impeccable knowledge of Court of Protection work’.

‘Infinite and up to date knowledge on all matters pertaining to mental health and the Court of Protection. Rhiannon Jones is a beacon in the field of Court of Protection. Her knowledge and expertise is valued and widely recognised amongst other legal professionals and the judiciary’.

‘An encyclopaedic knowledge of all aspects of the MCA, DoLS and relevant cases. A willingness to discuss complex legal matters, (even when the case has not been opened) and advise on potential resolution. Accessibility to clients, they are always available after working hours late in the day and will even reply to emails at the weekend where possible’.

‘My dealings with Abbotstone Law are with Rhiannon Jones and Kate Luscombe. I cannot praise them enough. They have both shown a dedicated commitment to achieving favourable outcomes for my clients, and their work has been exemplary’.

‘Rhiannon Jones is an exceptional Solicitor. She is empathetic, diligent, knowledgeable and passionate about each and every case. Rhiannon drives cases forward for P, she is creative and tenacious in her approach’.

‘Kate Luscombe is a standout solicitor for complex mental health tribunal cases. She is an expert in capacity issues too, so Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act crossover cases. Andrea Spyrou is an excellent solicitor’.

‘Andrea Spyrou is one of my favourite solicitors to receive instructions from. She is absolutely on top of every case she handles, and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible results for her clients, who by the nature of the work we do, number among the most vulnerable people in society’.

‘Anthony Collins provides a personal and professional service to its clients. They are an ethical firm where, from what I can see, profit does not come before client care’.

‘Donna and Doug are the key members of the team that I work with. Donna leads by example and takes the time needed to get to know her clients and ensure they are well looked after’.

‘The Court of Protection team is one of the strongest in the Midlands with an enviable reputation for providing caring and cost-effective support to its clients’.

‘Doug Houghton is technically very strong with real expertise and will fight tooth and nail for his clients’.

‘The team is exceptional. Confident, caring and very professional. The clients wish to know that the team are understanding of the clients needs. They are always available to assist my clients and are punctual at answering emails’.

‘The team is unique as they show the clients the respect and patience they deserve. Clients come away from meetings feeling reassured, less anxious and happy. I would always recommend the team to clients’.

‘The team is led by Donna Holmes. She is a professional, competent and caring person. My clients adore her because of the service she gives to the clients. She shows enormous patience with clients often having to repeat herself several times and explains in terms a lay man can understand. This goes an enormous way towards the clients having faith in her position’. 

‘Superb level of experience in court of protection matters, both contentious and non contentious. Empathetic and broad minded. David Wedgwood is well known and respected in this area as a solicitor with a natural instinct for the demands of this sort of work’.

‘Alexandra Knipe is the stand out partner, efficient, effective and approachable. Emma Tante is the up and coming in the team’.

‘Large team, well organised efficient and responds in a timely manner knowledgeable client focused’.

‘The team has specialists in their field and a wide experience of complex cases providing a personal but professional approach. Alexandra Knipe is efficient, thorough and knowledgeable’.

‘Alexandra Knipe is incredibly capable, hardworking and highly intelligent. She is tireless in her commitment to her clients’.

‘Anthony Gold’s Court of Protection team is well known and very capable. They have long experience both of Court of Protection litigation and of the practicalities of acting as deputies or advising deputies and attorneys. David Wedgwood is an extremely capable Court of Protection lawyer, ably supported by a good team’.

‘Anthony Gold LLP is a leading law firm with particular expertise in Court of Protection work. It has an excellent team, with real strength in depth which makes them an obvious choice for high value settlements. They are flexible in their approach and determined to secure the best quality of life for the clients that they support’.

‘Alexandra Knipe, lead partner in the COP team, delivers sound, pragmatic advice and is a pleasure to work with. Emma Tante who has recently been promoted to partner, is a skilled operator able to deal with complex cases and deliver practical solutions.’

‘Laura Hobey-Hamsher is one of the leading solicitors in this field. She is very dedicated to achieving the best outcome for her clients and always gets results‘.

‘Bindmans has a first rate court of protection team. They have excellent capabilities in health and welfare matters and benefit from being part of a wider team with expertise in related areas of mental health, housing, community care and human rights‘.

‘Laura Hobey-Hamshere is a star in the Court of Protection world. She is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor and has a deep understanding of this area of law and the difficulties faced by those who lack mental capacity. Will Whitaker stands out as a very capable CoP solicitor.’

‘Laura Hobey-Hamsher is outstanding. A true class act who combines excellent client care skills with the knack of knowing what a judge will decide’.

‘The Bindmans team has breadth and depth and they work well together. My impression is that associates are given plenty of responsibility and are not micromanaged by partners but are also guided effectively with excellent support in place’.

‘Laura Hobey-Hamsher is an absolute joy to work with and a terrific lawyer. She is incredibly experienced and takes a no nonsense compassionate approach to her work. Emma Varley has really impressed me this year. She has a good understanding of wider public law and housing issues with impeccable attention to detail’.

‘Will Whittaker and Liz Cleaver also stand out as very pragmatic and experienced members of the team’.

‘Laura Hobey Hamsher is the best COP solicitor in the UK’.

‘Suzanne Marriott has a stellar reputation – she is the first choice independent property & affairs deputy for high net worth families in dispute, and so has an in-depth knowledge of the workings of the Court and the dynamics at play’

‘Suzanne Marriott is very ably supported by Oliver Auld and Rebecca Piper who have excellent judgment in Court of Protection litigation, representing their clients’ interests at each stage without losing sight of the big picture’.

‘Suzanne Marriott is massively respected, and not a little feared by all in the sector. Oliver Auld is a very shrewd operator with excellent judgment. Rebecca Piper is excellent with clients and very experienced for her seniority’.

‘The team is expert and efficient, with very strong technical legal knowledge and excellent client care. They are able to call upon the skills of colleagues in other teams within their well-established firm, which ensures that their clients have a “one-stop service”‘.

‘Its  pro-bono input is exceptional: I have partnered with them in providing practical legal training for the voluntary sector’.

‘Sally Ashford is a dedicated and highly skilled professional deputy dealing with many complex cases, including the cross-over between Health & Welfare vs Property & Finance, which is quite rare for professional deputies. She has a wonderful balance of being calm, determined and proactive’.

‘Robyn Hack assists Sally Ashford in her day to day casework and is an excellent communicator and diligent in her approach’.

‘The team has breadth and depth in terms of knowledge and expertise. Anne Minihane always makes time to have informal discussions about novel issues. She provides an expert service to her clients whilst being incredibly approachable’.

‘Anthony Fairweather is a pragmatic and skilled leader. He is unafraid of the most challenging and complex matters and builds fantastic relationships with clients and other professionals‘.

‘The team has a hugely broad skill set, and can assist and advise on any manner of Court of Protection and Mental Capacity matters. They have a particular specialism in injured clients, and have an excellent paralegal support team to assist with this’.

‘The team at Clarke Willmott has always provided a professional and reliable service, responding to any queries in a timely and efficient manner. Anne Minihane is an experienced and competent Partner at Clarke Willmott’.

‘Clarke Willmott has an experienced court of protection team who deals with both deputy appointments and the management of P’s estate and also when contentious work challenges are made‘.

‘Anne Minihane is knowledgeable and very experienced. I have found her approach to be constructive, and I imagine that clients/their families find her an approachable person to deal with’.

‘Lovely rapport established with Anne Minihane and her assistants. Any queries I or the client have are dealt with in a very professional, friendly and timely manner’.

‘Anne Minihane just ‘gets it’. She is very through but also practical. In my view, had it been another solicitor/firm involved then the case would not have run as smoothly’.

‘Stacey Bryan is exceptionally knowledgeable‘.

‘‘Stacey Bryant is approachable, open to ideas and suggestions and truly has the needs of Enable clients at the heart of what she does’.

‘Karen Jackson has a tactical brain.’

‘Enable Law attends to detail and very much places its clients at the centre of its practice. Its communication is excellent, through and tailored to the need of each of the clients. Karen Jackson is always approachable, pleasant and places her clients (who lack capacity) at the very centre of her work and engagement with the professional network’.

‘I have found the team to be very professional, whilst also being friendly, approachable and empathetic when needed. They are very understanding of our family’s needs as a whole whilst also acting in the best interests of my son’.

‘Asha Bestwetherick has been fantastic as my son’s deputy. Always professional and knowledgeable but also very approachable. Asha is always available to offer advice and to support my family in navigating the legal process and providing the best care and support for my son’.

‘Emily Steel has been particularly helpful, very good with the approach she uses with vulnerable adults, person centred and efficient with all the documents she prepares and excellent with communication, ideas to help clients and feedback. Others within the organisation have been efficient and good with communication’.

‘I have worked with Stacey Bryant, Jamie Woods, Caroline Featherby and Nikki Millings and have found them to have an excellent approach to working together to meet the clients’ short and long terms needs. There is open and honest communications at all times’.

‘Andrew Harding and Kate Coles provide a wealth of expertise and experience. I’ve recently worked with Charlotte Fletcher and Joy Davies, both have an excellent understanding of the clients’ needs and respond quickly to queries’.

‘The team genuinely cares about the vulnerable people who they are engaged to support. Often their clients have suffered massive injury, trauma or abuse and they take a personal interest in their ongoing welfare. Ruth James – such a down to earth and kind lawyer who has the right personality to support the vulnerable clients she is safeguarding’.

‘Strong expertise and a consistent track record of being involved in very complex and high value deputyship arrangements. Hugh James (due to its size and specialisms) also offers the ability to bring in other teams to resolve matters out-with the scope of deputyship arrangements’.

‘Kate Coles is amazing she fully explains everything to me without me feeling dim. She answers emails quickly and if needed will phone with the answers’.

‘Two people who stand out for us are Kate Coles and Charlotte Fletcher. Both are very qualified and engaged in dealing with our son’s needs. All queries are dealt with promptly if possible or they will investigate and revert very quickly. They both show empathy towards our son and always acts in his best interest’.

‘Andrew Harding has been an excellent advocate for our daughter providing well balanced information and guidance which has been easy for us to both understand and implement’.

‘The team is our go to in Wales for deputyship matters. We have an excellent relationship with the solicitors there and know that if our clients’ funds are managed by them, they are in safe hands’.

‘I’ve had the pleasure of working with Laura Metcalfe. She has been easily contactable and great to work with collaboratively in relation to a case we have. She has been proactive and incredibly helpful throughout’.

‘The team has technical wizards and is the most caring client-focussed team in the field. The stand-out differences are the outstanding customer service, professional package, and the feeling of safety and comfort clients experience’.

‘Jane Bennett is a leader in her field and a credible expert witness. Her reports are clear and detailed and are accepted by the courts and opponents alike’.

‘Well organised and prioritises the objectives of the client’.

‘I think it is just a very strong practice that deals with these matters in a sensitive and efficient way. The individuals I have dealt with manage the right balance between professionalism and a personal touch that I think is required in this field’.

‘Lorna Halfpenny-Beeby is a great asset to the firm. She has a great understanding of all of our clients and works hard to meet their needs. She is very approachable, fair in making decisions and always accessible. I would highly recommend J E Bennett Law and the whole team’.

‘Jemma Cahan is very quick to respond and deal with – nothing is a problem. Jane Bennett, very knowledgeable and quick to respond, will always find time if needed at the last minute’.

‘My experience of the team at JE Bennett Law is that they really take time to listen and approach their work with the client at the heart of their work. I have always found them to be extremely reliable, responsive and professional. Jane Bennett is outstanding and takes a bespoke approach to all client work’.

‘Lorna Halfpenny-Beeby is always accessible if we have questions returning calls in a timely manner’.

‘I have found this practice unique because of its incredible empathy. Extremely pro-active on tight deadlines, and attention to detail. A very real and hands-on concerted effort in very challenging circumstances. I would certainly recommend to anyone. Anita Gail and Sameena Samur have been literally life savers for my family’.

‘Jemma Garside for Kingsley Napley has taken the time to understand my family’s situation, and had been able to offer advice which went beyond merely form filling and filing. She has always grasped the nuances of a situation and provided specific and appropriate advice, thinking outside the box to approach the court’.

‘Jemma Garside provides meticulous attention to detail, and responds promptly to every single enquiry; while this might not sound innovative, it certainly demonstrates best working practise, rather than just saying the words. She cares about her clients, and shows understanding of the often difficult and distressing reality of needing to seek CoP intervention for loved ones who lack capacity’.

‘Simon Hardy is highly professional, personable, and it’s a pleasure to work with him. We have full confidence in his ability to understand the reality of severe disability and normal family life. We don’t take these qualities for granted’.

‘Simon Hardy has that rare combination of knowledge and compassion. Simon handles all of his clients’ affairs with a genuine care for the end result. We have been really fortunate to meet such a decent deputy who has such a balanced approach’.

‘Anita Gill is on the Office of the Public Guardian’s Panel of Deputies, and my work with her was in her capacity as a deputy. She brings a wealth of experience to this role, and her experience as a deputy is likely to inform her work in other cases’.

‘My primary experience of the Court of Protecton team at Kingsley Napley has been of Anita Gill and Sameena Munir. I found both Anita and Sameena to be very responsive and on top of the issues in the matter we worked on together’.

‘Simon Hardy and Jemma Garside deal with clients with a perfect balance of compassion and professionalism’.

‘This is a leading Court of Protection Firm, well resourced and highly respected’.

‘The team is led by Julie Burton along with Daniel Toop who are excellent and highly experienced practitioners.  Grace Serwanga- highly proactive in addressing complex and difficult client challenges’.

‘They have in depth knowledge about deputyship, trusts and protecting personal injury awards. They have extensive experience in the areas they practice.’

‘I have worked with Julie Burton and Rachel Taylor. They are both very experienced and knowledgeable. They are fantastic with clients. Professional, approachable and available at short notice’.

‘Grace Serwanga –  I do love working with her,  I can feel the compassion on all things she does for us. She’s good listener and easy to talk to. I trust her and learning lots with her specially when making decision on a difficult situation’.

‘Very personable, always available to answer any questions. Understanding of the situation and very patient’.

‘Rita Bhargava is excellent’.

‘What makes this team is the leadership of Rita Bhargava. Rita has specialised in Private Client work of all kinds, but Court of Protection and Capacity issues in particular, for many years. Her specialist knowledge is second to none’.

‘Rita Bhargava’s hands on approach and ability to get things done mean you can have no one better in your corner and for those who are vulnerable or who are unable to manage their own affairs – they can have no one better advocating on their behalf’.

‘Rita Bhargava goes above and beyond what is required, she has a real empathy with her clients and looks out for them, so that (whether in care homes or in hospital) they are being properly cared for. This requires not only legal skills but kindness, compassion and a real desire to help those in need’.

‘A lovely team of lawyers who are very knowledgeable and experts in their field. Gareth Ledsham is an excellent lawyer. He has a lovely way about him and is a pleasure to work with’.

‘Friendly and approachable contacts, Lucy Taylor in particular is very approachable and knowledgeable, ready to listen and ready to receive advice’.

‘The team is hardworking but never too busy that they can not give you the time that you need. Would like to mention in particular Sue Bowler ‘.

‘On hand to make pragmatic decisions in support of trustees/clients, a friendly approach informal where possible but business like and formal when required. Lauren Miner in particular has been fantastic so far in all aspects of support to us’.

‘Lucy Taylor – Exceptional lady whose knowledge in her field I would have to say is unsurpassed in my opinion’.

‘Tricia Grout stands out for her dedication, commitment and problem solving abilities. She is approachable and an excellent communicator. Her values are exceptional and she is absolutely the person I would choose for myself or a loved one’.

‘I’ve dealt with Rebecca Bristow on a Court of Protection client for several years. Rebecca clearly cares about what she does and balances professionalism with a sensitive human touch making clients feel at ease and well looked after. I’d recommend Rebecca without reservation’.

‘From a case management perspective, the solicitor has an extremely good relationship with the client and the family and provides a ‘personal’ touch. I refer to Sue Bowler and her team’.

‘Lucy Taylor and Rebecca Bristow are both superb. I am a Court of Protection solicitor and financial deputy and if I ever required Court of Protection services for myself or a loved one then I would feel safe with either of these leading individuals’.

‘The Court of Protection Team at Wrigleys clearly knows the law, they are proactive, highly competent, focused on the best interests of their clients, efficient, professional, experienced and knowledgeable. It is always a professional pleasure to deal with them on a contested Statutory Will matter’.

‘Jane Netting has clear expertise in this field. She makes herself available to discuss matters, with a clear focus on the best interest of the incapacitated person. She is pragmatic, evidently happy to explore matters with the Official Solicitor and her drafting is clear and precise’.

‘The COP team at Wrigleys is diligent, knowledgeable, approachable and above all they care deeply about their clients’ welfare’.

‘Lynne Bradey is very knowlegable, very diligent, very efficient. For us as financial planners what stands out is her ability to work well with other professionals. Lynne understands extremely well and values highly how financial planning and investment management dovetails with her role’.

‘Wrigleys has an established Court of Protection practice. They have an experienced team. The team also appears to benefit from other areas of expertise in this firm – including property, personal injury and private client practitioners.’

‘In my view: Jane Netting is a very experienced and knowledgeable Court of Protection practitioner. She has a collaborative approach, whilst not shying away from broaching difficult topics. She generally responds and addresses matters very promptly’.

‘I’ve been hugely impressed by Charlotte Dyson. She’s passionate about her clients, goes the extra mile, has superb knowledge and excellent judgment. A future star of the Court of Protection world.’

‘Jane Netting leads a tight team, which provides a quality service. Charlotte Dyson is pleasure to work with. She is completely unfazed by complex developments. She supports many of my clients both with Court of Protection work and PI Trusts’.

‘Excellent client engagement and support’.

‘Responsive and willing to support and communicate with staff at all levels in the organisation where required, tailoring guidance and advice appropriately.’.

‘This has strength and depth and with the two skilled and pragmatic partners – Simon Lindsay(who is approachable and experienced) and Hannah Taylor (who can be relied upon to guide clinicians through complex arguments and processes with patience and efficiency’.

‘The team works in partnership with in-house legal teams and clinicians. They always actively consider the patient as paramount during these often complex and emotionally draining applications’.

‘Ruth Meyer and Alexander Wright have been amazing, extremely supportive hardworking, organised, very caring and compassionate are always available if we need help from them and reply promptly. They always take our concerns seriously and do whatever they can to resolve any problems we are having’. 

‘The Court of Protection team at Boyes Turner has a strong collegiate feel. They all fully understand their clients’ needs and requirements superbly. Ruth Meyer and Alexander Wright always put their clients’ needs and interests first’.

‘We have been working most closely with Rosie Banks. She has always been very responsive to questions and has been able to provide a detailed analysis of a situation and a preferred way forwards, or a selection of options with a justification for each, very promptly‘.

‘Strengths include good availability and a willingness to engage in problem solving. The quality of associate lawyers in the role of assistant is consistently high. The team’s attention to detail and loving care of their clients makes this team exceptional in this area’.

‘Ruth Meyer – very knowledgeable and responds to queries very quickly. Very approachable but able to make difficult decisions. Sue Clark – very easy to deal with’.

‘Whilst there are industry stalwarts in the team including Ruth Meyer and Alexander Wright. The recent recruitment of Sue Clarke makes the team even stronger’.

‘Ruth Myer and her team are very proactive and are family centred. They collaborate with the case manager and have good insight into the client needs. They are on the ground with us and the team approach and excellent communication makes working with them and their clients a pleasure’.

‘Ruth Meyer – makes very complicated matters easy to understand and demonstrates a high level of empathy for clients. Makes herself available to clients and will listen carefully to their concerns. Alexander Wright – will work very methodically and logically with clients‘.

‘Great all-around COP team for healthcare bodies. There are great people at all levels throughout the organisation to handle a wide variety of cases’.

‘Francis Lyons: A real star. Has an exceptional understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act, and is able to run some really complex, tricky and high-profile cases for health bodies extremely well. Adam Hartrick: Well-deserving of his national reputation in the field‘.

‘Very strong team, great depth of knowledge across all levels of seniority’.

‘Francis Lyons – pleasure to work with, always on top of his cases, supportive of colleagues. Serena Patel – calm and competent’.

‘Capsticks has an excellent Court of Protection team with particular expertise in medical treatment cases. They are one of the leading solicitors in the healthcare sector and have a clear understanding of their clients’ needs. Francis Lyons knows the healthcare sector backwards. Serena Patel is an excellent solicitor’.

‘Francis Lyons is always a pleasure to work with. He invariably gives wise counsel and advice.’

‘Francis Lyons- very knowledgeable in legal matters. Very committed to cases that are referred to him. whilst ensuring we acted within the law. The team is incredibly dedicated to its work and clients. Possibly more than any other practice they make you feel that you are their number one concern’.

‘Tracey Lucas is exceptional. She always appears to have time to manage cases without fuss, despite (I know) how much she is in demand. Tracey’s team – Amy Holden, Nadine Mansell and others – are excellent associates. They are always available and manage our cases professionally and firmly’.

‘Knowledgeable team. Client centred. Goes the extra mile. Professional, whilst being very good with vulnerable clients’.

‘Ben McGuckin – is such an excellent solicitor, he is diligent, extremely knowledgeable and always goes the extra mile for his clients. Ben shows genuine compassion for his clients and has a good rapport with them. He listens and really gets to know the client’. 

‘Angela Sandhal was absolutely fantastic. She handled the case really well. She is empathetic, understanding and very efficient and all issues were handled brilliantly – she was very patient’.

‘Strong team in this area, good depth of knowledge and experience’.

‘Ben McGuckin – very good indeed for his seniority, I expect him to go from strength to strength. Handles complex cases very well. Angela Sandhal – strong partner, supportive of her staff’.

‘Ben McGuckin is an excellent solicitor, very thorough and thoughtful and keen to ensure his client’s case is advanced as much as possible’.

‘Angela Sandhal is the kind of solicitor that judges instantly defer to. She is unflappable yet manages to get opposing solicitors (particularly in public bodies) to do what she needs them to’.

‘Ben McGuckin is a very capable individual, who possesses a level of professionalism and confidence of a much more experienced solicitor. Ben is always well prepared, provides careful consideration to difficult points and is not afraid to rock the boat where needed. A future star’.

‘The team has some of the best in the business and is likely to take a leading spot in the next five years‘.

‘Very experienced and good people here, with useful overlap across Court of Protection and related areas like community care and JR. Laura Mannering – very competent, experienced, effective’.

‘This is an experienced team of Court of Protection practitioners, with the benefit of colleague support when one member of the team is unavailable. Melissa Law is a very experienced, knowledgeable, and devoted Court of Protection solicitor’.

‘Strong CoP team with a wealth of talent, particularly at the junior end. Liam Cunningham is exceptionally dedicated and has judgement well beyond his years’.

‘In my experience the firm is person-centred and consistently works from a good thoughtful and ethical basis’.

‘Edwards Duthie Shamash is a client-centred, committed and compassionate practice. All staff are obliging, helpful and responsive. They undertake a range of complex and challenging cases, providing clear advice from a base of accurate, up-to-date understanding of the law‘.

‘The Edwards Duthie Shamash team, led by the brilliant Melissa Law, stands out for its technical excellence, breadth of experience, and its diligent commitment to fearlessly representing P (the protected party) by their litigation friend, the Official Solicitor’.

‘I cannot stress this enough – Melissa Law is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is highly intelligent, hardworking, and meticulous and insightful in her instruction. She has an excellent eye for detail, both factual and legal, whilst also being adept at maintaining the strategic overview’.

‘Fieldfisher has continually proven to be our best choice of deputyship for my daughter. There has not been a single moment of regret so far. The firm is well informed and truly professional and has an amazing ability to give support and valuable advice that we needed wholeheartedly in the last three years’.

‘Communication is perhaps the most important element in our interaction with Fieldfisher. Knowing that there is a team of dependable individuals that you can talk to and get things moving is what gives us peace of mind that things will get better‘.

‘A really good Court of Protection team – Anna Bond is amazing and completely reliable in every way’.

‘The stand out individuals for me are Anna Bond, Robin Tubbs and Kirstie Chambers. They all conduct themselves with great professionalism, organised with the right measure of friendliness; thus making them a great pleasure to work with’.

‘These are incredibly kind people. Supportive of clients and of the litigation team. Just brilliant to work with, particularly during the challenges of the last few years when our clients’ families, who are already vulnerable due to their child’s catastrophic injuries, have experienced undue stress and anxiety due to Covid-19′.

‘Anna Bond: Well liked and respected by clients and solicitors alike; calm, clear vision; authoritative and persuasive while always empathetic towards sometimes very challenging parents. She fosters a collaborative approach both within her team and with the clients and the legal team’.

‘Robin Tubbs. He acts with the utmost integrity and honesty. He understands individual client needs and is very attentive to their circumstances, always focusing on their best interests’.

‘Anna Bond – very good at working with families, helping them to think of the future and the implications for the client. Forward thinking helps clients/families to prepare for what might be on the horizon and guides them to understanding and supporting decision making’.

‘The team is extremely responsive, which is necessary in this area of work which is often directed by short notice and tight deadlines’.

‘The team is extremely knowledgeable and is known for working on many of the leading cases in this area. Emma Pollard is extremely knowledgeable, and produces very thorough written work’.

‘Kiran Bhogal and Emma Galland are stand-out partners. They are extremely knowledgeable and offer sensible and pragmatic advice in the Court of Protection. They are fantastic at communicating with clients. I always feel that we are in safe hands when we instruct Hill Dickinson‘.

‘The lawyers at Hill Dickinson in London and Leeds have unrivalled knowledge and experience in Court of Protection cases and serious medical treatment cases brought under the High Court’s inherent jurisdiction’.

‘Members of the firm at all levels have been involved in some of the most high profile and ground breaking cases in the past few years which demonstrates the strength in depth of the firm in this practice area’.

‘Kiran Bhogal is an exceptional lawyer who leads by example. Her instructions are always clear and concise and she is always available to to discuss cases, both in and out of hours. Her knowledge of the sector is unrivalled and her calm and level headed approach to complex cases makes her an absolute pleasure to work with‘.

‘Ben Troke, Partner and Head of Health Advisory in Leeds has an unrivalled knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and the forthcoming Liberty Protection Safeguards. Like his colleagues he is approachable and incredibly hardworking with a level head and calm disposition’.

‘Emma Pollard has clearly benefitted from working with exceptional lawyers like Kiran Bhogal‘.

‘The practice has a strong reputation. The partner dealing with our case was not only sympathetic to our situation, but also was very pro-active in making sure all administrative tasks required to deal with the Court of Protection were completed in a timely manner’.  

‘HJA CoP team is responsive and knowledgeable. They hold the best interests of the clients at the centre of all the decisions they make. They are compassionate, whilst taking a strong approach with the clients as required due to the lack of capacity’.

‘Christine Dyson is very willing to undertake difficult conversations in a calm and constructive way. Works brilliantly as part of a team for the client’s overall care’.

‘This is the best firm that I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Very much collaborative working, always kept up to date with information. Each member of staff has always been very helpful and very approachable. I feel that the solicitors really put the client and their best interests first’.

‘I have been instructed by Kelly Knight, who was very easy to work with and displayed real excellence in the overlap between financial private client matters and the Court of Protection. I would recommend her and the wider team when a complicated matter arises in this area’.

‘They are responsive and keep to the timescales agreed. The reports I have had are balanced, careful and considered. I have worked a lot with Christine Bunting and I find her clever, willing to listen’.

‘A friendly and very well informed team with excellent communication every step of the way. Honest and open yet sensitive advice always. Elizabeth Metcalfe particularly impressive with modern day, dynamic and timely communication’.

‘Kelly Knight and Christine Bunting: great team to work with, very empathetic deputies who try very hard to understand the individual circumstances of the client. Professional management of the client’s fund and open communication’.

‘Top of their game. Excellent Court of Protection Specialists. Knows the market inside and out. Christine Bunting is phenomenal – deputyship expert of choice. Incredibly detailed and thorough. Formidable in court and blows the competition away’.

‘Christine Bunting – her attention to detail is second to none; she is highly experienced and is very supportive to her clients. It is a pleasure working with her and with the team who support her’.

‘We instruct Hyphen Law purely as experts in Court of Protection costs, for inclusion in large personal injury claims relating to brain injury‘.

‘I work with Hyphen Law in relation to clients for whom they provide a Deputyship role. All of the team members that I work with are approachable, skilled, excellent communicators, and creative practitioners who always seek to find the best possible outcomes for their clients’.

‘Knowledgeable about Deputyship’.

‘Russell Hallam is very knowledgeable. We have a reasonably good understanding of the law and he respected our knowledge and understanding and provided us with relevant material to enable us to provide relevant information and arguments to support our case’.

‘Responsive and efficient. Elena Hall- Very efficient. Prompt response. Easy to engage with’.

‘I have worked with IBB Law for many years and have found them to be consistently excellent. They are passionate about ensuring that their clients have the best quality of life possible and supporting their best interests’.

‘They are committed to providing a human touch to their interactions with clients as well as offering exceptional levels of expertise’.

‘Jacqueline Almond is a highly dedicated Deputy. She works closely with me with clients whose injuries involve behaviours that challenge and these are often focussed on the the management of their finances. Jacqueline has met these challenges with compassion, skill and total dedication to ensure that her clients’ needs are met’.

‘I have worked with Jacqueline Almond in this area. She always ensures that everyone has a clear understanding of what we are trying to achieve, the different options available to the client and she asks in depth questions to ensure that the client achieves the best outcome’.

‘Jacqueline Almond’s knowledge about Lasting Power of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorneys, Court of Protection and in general issues affecting older adults is excellent’.

‘A team of all round human rights lawyers who are able bring their experience into the Court of Protection’.

‘Sophie Wells is a star of the future’.

‘The team is professional and approachable, and collectively brings a wealth of knowledge to matters concerned’.

‘Neil Ward and his team are always on-hand when I need advice. There are many individuals across the firm that I work closely with or have been in contact with, and every individual has consistently been professional, approachable, realistic and collaborative in their approach’.

‘The team is very knowledgeable on various Court of Protection matters and will pass cases to partners/other team members if better suited for the case’.

‘Each person from the firm has been very responsive and clear and concise in their responses and requests. Very easy to work with.’

‘Very professional, knowledgeable and responsive firm. Feels very approachable’.

‘Lucy Johnston always seems to ensure that legal cases run efficiently and cost effectively.’

‘The team at Mills & Reeve who represent us is responsive to questions, takes time to explain legal options and opinions and where required has been able to call on the expertise from different branches of legal advice. Many thanks to Sarah Garrood, Jill Weston and Kevin Duce’.

‘I have always found Switalskis very responsive when contacted. They keep the client at the centre of the proceedings, ensuring their voices are heard and rights protected. They appear to work well as a team as when one solicitor is away I am able to contact their colleague regarding the specific client’.

‘I have worked closely with Amandeep Dosanjh on a number of cases. She is great at explaining things in simple language to our clients and myself. She is very helpful and always makes time to discuss complex cases with me, sometimes giving me informal legal advice.’

‘A large, well-respected and very experienced team, with excellent practice from top to bottom.’

‘Alison Kaye works tirelessly for her clients and really gets stuck in to cases, as well as running the team. Danielle Smithurst is an exceptional solicitor who really cares about her clients. She works incredibly hard, delegates well and is extremely approachable.’

‘Switalskis Solicitors are clear leaders in the Court of Protection sphere. The team has a wealth of experience in health and welfare matters, with a number of well-respected lawyers who are supported by a very capable group of paralegals that work hard to achieve the very best outcome for their clients’.

‘There are a number of stand-out individuals at the firm including: Alison Kaye is hugely respected and determined to achieve the best for her clients. She will leave no issue unturned and has excellent client care’.

‘Nichola Burridge-Todd is an extremely experienced solicitor with a keen eye for detail, which consistently has an impact on the lives of the people she represents. She commands the trust of her clients, her briefs are excellent, and she is very easy to work with’.

‘Michael Kennedy explains processes and procedures in such a way that clients with identified needs, are able to have a good understanding. Michael gives his time to explore all options in a sensitive and patient manner’.

‘The team is headed up by the awesome Martin Terrell. He is an exceptional lawyer and a leader in the field of Court of Protection work. He takes the time to mentor others and help drive the sustainability of the profession’.

‘Martin Terrell has built an excellent COP team which offers an excellent service to clients and their families. He knows the clients’ situations very thoroughly, and him and his team are always available and hugely supportive and hands on and very friendly’.

‘They are very experienced in this area (COP) and I would highly recommend Martin and the team at Warners’.  

‘Martin Terrell and his COP team offer an exceptional service to their clients and wider family’.

‘They are dedicated to ensuring that their clients are looked after to a very high standard and ensure that they have all they need, and provide excellent advice and support’.

‘A knowledgeable and hardworking team with detailed understanding of Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Court of Protection’.

‘Friendly and approachable with extensive relationships across the South East with private clients and Local Authorities’.

‘Martin Terrell is an expert in his field and deals with complex deputyship cases and serves on the board of the Deputyship Forum’.

‘Weightmans went above and beyond in its interaction with myself for a case I held as part of my role as a social worker within the County Council’.

‘Weightmans practice was very person centred and was able to excellently support and represent both myself, and the person to a very high standard. This resulted in a positive outcome’.

‘Morris Hill was really experienced in acting for a local authority and was able to guide me through something which was incredibly different to my own role and made the whole experience a lot easier’.

‘Neil Davies is a caring and compassionate Deputy. He is dedicated to ensuring his clients are able to engage in activities and experiences that are meaningful to them’.

‘Neil is a very calm and calming personality, extremely affable and very much with the human touch. This belies a true lawyer’s brain. He fights his client’s corner tenaciously, drawing on vast experience and expertise to deliver extremely high quality work‘.

‘Small friendly team approachable client focused. Neil Davies and Lucy Speed are the key people within the COP team that I work with. Both provide a compassionate resource and are highly knowledgeable in their field‘.

‘The team has great knowledge and communication skills which makes working with them all the better for the client. Neil Davies and Lucy Speed – as a COP team, they are approachable and keen to hear views of others’.

‘Lucy Speed has always answered any questions and sorted out anything that was needed’.

‘The whole team at Lanyon Bowdler has been absolutely amazing helping with our case, they have all been so professional and extremely thorough in what they do. The have always made sure I am fully aware of what is going on and that I understand’.

‘Lucy Small and Neil Davies have been fantastic. They have always gone out of their way to help and make sure that my sons and family’s needs have been met. I would recommend them both to anyone they have been fantastic’.

‘The court of  Court of Protection Team at Lanyon Bowdler enjoys an excellent reputation and a growing ‘reach’ by reason of its half a dozen or so offices across Shropshire, Herefordshire and into North Wales‘.

‘Julia Morrill is friendly and approachable, professional and always responds promptly to any correspondence’.

‘The team is easily available via email and phone. Keen to ensure a client’s need is met as promptly and efficiently as possible’.

‘We use MintonMorrill for their deputyship services and managing our sons compensation award’.

‘Compared to our last deputy, they make the whole process much simpler. This means their services cost less and is better value for money but also that as parents we have some control over the day to day costs involved in running our sons care and expenses’.

‘It feels much less formal and more family friendly yet remaining professional and always ensuring they act in client’s best interests’.

‘The main people we deal with are Julia Morrill, Sophie Kelly, Mary Woodward and Raksha Champaneri. They are all friendly and approachable, professional and always respond promptly to any correspondence’.

‘I had contact with a number of the team and each one was helpful and conscientious in their dealings with me. The process and time that each process would take was clearly explained and the associated cost were given to me at the beginning so there were no surprises’.

‘Every member of the team was equally helpful’.

‘Wards Solicitors has been working closely with clients under the court of protection for a number of years and I have always found the team to be very approachable and knowledgeable especially with working and reporting to the office of the public guardian’.

‘I have always found Wards to charge a fair fee compared to other law firms’.

‘Alison Lamont stands out within the team, Alison is very helpful with any request and has a vast knowledge of the OPG and will provide clear guidance when required’.

‘The team is quick to respond to queries, very professional and trustworthy. I have built up an excellent professional relationship for our respective firms’ mutual benefits to provide great client care with the following individuals: Jenny Pierce and Alison Lamont’.

‘Excellent client communication across a well-established, caring and professional team with extensive experience’.

‘Alison Lamont has an empathy combined with professionalism that make her perfectly suited for this area of practice’.