Donna Holmes > Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP > Birmingham, England > Lawyer Profile

The team at Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP is best known for its work with vulnerable adults. It frequently advises on protection structures for families with disabled individuals, as well as on compensation protection trusts and statutory wills. The group is also adept at advising on Court of Protection matters covering both finances and welfare. In addition, the practice often provides estate and capital tax planning advice to medium and high-net-worth families. Donna Holmes is the practice head. Senior associate Lindsey Bohanna is another key contact.

The ‘very able’ team at Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP delivers tailored financial deputy and welfare services to over 200 clients. Practice head Donna Holmes is a panel deputy and acts as a deputy for over 180 people who lack capacity. Holmes is experienced in creating and administering personal injury trusts, and has a strong focus on deputyships for people who have suffered an injury. Increasingly, the team is appointed as interim panel deputy as part of ongoing proceedings, where investigations are required into the past dealings of potentially abusive attorneys or deputies. Douglas Houghton acts as a deputy for over 50 clients whose needs range from benefits management and payment of care home fees, through to the management of high-value personal injury awards.