St John’s Chambers is ‘a very strong and friendly set‘, and is home to a Court of Protection group well known for its strength in handling property and affairs disputes. The team represents a range of parties in matters, including the Official Solicitor, local authorities and family members. Alex Troup KC and Oliver Wooding continue to advise on cases involving contested deputyship and lasting power of attorney applications, as well as issues of health and welfare and mental capacity.
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Regional BarSt John's Chambers
Testimonials
Set
‘A set upon which you can rely.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are knowledgeable and friendly. They will always provide assistance and guidance where required.’
‘Rob Bocock is a star clerk.’
College Chambers
The Court of Protection team at College Chambers has an excellent reputation for handling work involving mental capacity law, and regularly acts for local authorities, the Official Solicitor, court-appointed deputies, health authorities, and individuals and family members in cases. Daniel Nother stands out for his ‘in-depth knowledge‘ of deputyship applications and Mental Capacity Act issues, and the ‘approachable‘ Carol Davies has expertise in power of attorney applications, cases involving care and residential home costs, and deprivation of liberty issues.
Testimonials
Set
‘College Chambers was and remains my first choice for seeking advice in Mental Capacity proceedings. Counsel are skilled and helpful and requests for advice are dealt with quickly and in depth.’
‘College Chambers is a great set in this area of law. They are always available and never shy away from any legal issue discussed.’
‘The set is very friendly and down to earth.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are excellent, very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Special mention to Nia Caruana-Davies and J-P Schulz – no ask is too big and they go out of their way to help.’
‘Excellent service and always happy to help.’
St John's Chambers
Testimonials
Set
‘A set upon which you can rely.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are knowledgeable and friendly. They will always provide assistance and guidance where required.’
‘Rob Bocock is a star clerk.’
College Chambers
The Court of Protection team at College Chambers has an excellent reputation for handling work involving mental capacity law, and regularly acts for local authorities, the Official Solicitor, court-appointed deputies, health authorities, and individuals and family members in cases. Daniel Nother stands out for his ‘in-depth knowledge‘ of deputyship applications and Mental Capacity Act issues, and the ‘approachable‘ Carol Davies has expertise in power of attorney applications, cases involving care and residential home costs, and deprivation of liberty issues.
Testimonials
Set
‘College Chambers was and remains my first choice for seeking advice in Mental Capacity proceedings. Counsel are skilled and helpful and requests for advice are dealt with quickly and in depth.’
‘College Chambers is a great set in this area of law. They are always available and never shy away from any legal issue discussed.’
‘The set is very friendly and down to earth.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are excellent, very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Special mention to Nia Caruana-Davies and J-P Schulz – no ask is too big and they go out of their way to help.’
‘Excellent service and always happy to help.’