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Court of protection

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Duncan Lewis Solicitors

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Angela Sandhal and Philippa Barton co-head the ‘client-focused’ team at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, which serves clients on the full range of welfare work. It has a special interest in deprivation of liberty and cross-jurisdictional cases. The group has a wealth of experience in multi-party complex and often adversarial welfare disputes, with a keen focus in public law. The department often helps children and young adults who have additional needs in their high-value personal injury cases.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This practice stands uniquely positioned as Duncan Lewis remains the country's largest provider of publicly funded legal services, which allows the team to bring unparalleled access to Court of Protection representation.' 

  • ‘Angela Sandhal has a refreshingly direct approach that provides clients with clear, unambiguous advice when they need it most. She delivers straightforward assessments of potential outcomes.'

  • 'Angela Sandhal specialises in matters that frequently involve hostile family dynamics and emotionally charged hearings. Angela maintains remarkable composure. Whilst being direct she is collaborative in strategy planning and this makes her a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Angela Sandhal is very dedicated and always looks for ways to support families in maintaining ties. She gives people more credit than some more cynical members of the profession, and is always willing to see what she can achieve for her clients.’

  • ‘Philippa Barton is a brilliant problem solver who deals with challenging situations with compassion and skill.’

  • ‘Philippa Barton -without fail she has been approachable, extremely efficient and a clear communicator over whatever the problem or situation might be. She has gone above and beyond when times have called for it, but never once made me feel a burden.'

  • ‘Angela Sandhal ensures that the case is looked at from all angles so that P's welfare is at the heart of all decision making. She leads a team of up and coming junior solicitors in Leeds; most notably Demi Arnold who is fast becoming an expert CoP practitioner.' 

  • ‘Angela Sandhal is a fantastic solicitor, works extremely hard to provide an excellent service to clients, focused on practical solutions for her clients.’

  • 'The team is led by Angela Sandhal who is committed to the work of representing vulnerable clients in the Court of Protection. She ensures that the case is looked at from all angles so that the client's welfare is at the heart of all decision making.'

  • 'Demi Arnold is fast becoming an expert CoP practitioner and one to watch for the future.'

Practice head

Angela Sandhal; Philippa Barton

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