College Chambers has members offering ‘a wealth of knowledge about Court of Protection matters‘. Daniel Nother, an ‘excellent advocate‘ who is ‘extremely experienced and knowledgeable in this field‘, heads the team - he mainly handles s.21A deprivation of liberty challenges and deputyship applications under the Mental Health Capacity Act and is regularly instructed by protected persons, local authorities, and family members. Carol Davies also has experience in relation to s.21A cases, as well as Court of Protection matters arising out of inheritance and probate disputes.
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Testimonials
‘Nia Caruana-Davies is an incredibly efficient and knowledgeable clerk. She is a pleasure to work with.’
‘There is a wealth of knowledge about Court of Protection matters within chambers.’
‘College Chambers is always keen to assist and has good availability of local counsel.’
‘The clerks are responsive and always assist where possible.’
‘The clerks are friendly and quick to respond to queries.’
‘The clerks at College Chambers are always helpful, efficient and easily contactable.’
Work highlights
St John's Chambers
St John’s Chambers is a ‘go-to‘ set for Court of Protection work on the Western Circuit, with several members regularly receiving instructions from family members, the Official Solicitor, and local authorities, among others. Alex Troup KC is ‘a formidable advocate‘ and is ‘very able at explaining complex issues to lay people‘. His chancery practice frequently involves Court of Protection work, mainly relating to property and affairs. Oliver Wooding, always ‘able to build a good rapport with clients‘, is also experienced in mental capacity disputes, and again often handles matters concerning property and affairs.
Testimonials
‘An excellent clerking service. The clerks are always happy to try and accommodate urgent matters. Elizabeth Champion, Paul Bennett, and Simon Lyons are particularly notable.’
‘An excellent set, a go-to set for Court of Protection work.’
‘Counsel are very knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘The clerks are very amendable, responsive, and keen to assist.’
Work highlights
College Chambers
Testimonials
‘Nia Caruana-Davies is an incredibly efficient and knowledgeable clerk. She is a pleasure to work with.’
‘There is a wealth of knowledge about Court of Protection matters within chambers.’
‘College Chambers is always keen to assist and has good availability of local counsel.’
‘The clerks are responsive and always assist where possible.’
‘The clerks are friendly and quick to respond to queries.’
‘The clerks at College Chambers are always helpful, efficient and easily contactable.’
Work highlights
St John's Chambers
St John’s Chambers is a ‘go-to‘ set for Court of Protection work on the Western Circuit, with several members regularly receiving instructions from family members, the Official Solicitor, and local authorities, among others. Alex Troup KC is ‘a formidable advocate‘ and is ‘very able at explaining complex issues to lay people‘. His chancery practice frequently involves Court of Protection work, mainly relating to property and affairs. Oliver Wooding, always ‘able to build a good rapport with clients‘, is also experienced in mental capacity disputes, and again often handles matters concerning property and affairs.
Testimonials
‘An excellent clerking service. The clerks are always happy to try and accommodate urgent matters. Elizabeth Champion, Paul Bennett, and Simon Lyons are particularly notable.’
‘An excellent set, a go-to set for Court of Protection work.’
‘Counsel are very knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘The clerks are very amendable, responsive, and keen to assist.’