At Hugh James, the national Court of Protection department is headed by Tom Hall. Through its experienced teams in Cardiff, Manchester, Swindon and London, it has ‘great strength in depth’ as well as significant experience in preparing urgent and complex applications on a variety of matters. These applications relate to property and financial affairs, and health and welfare matters, and the practice is also regularly instructed to assist lay deputies with various applications. Christine Bunting acts as a professional deputy for the property and affairs of clients who lack mental capacity, while Gregory Poole is recommended for his work with clients with severe brain injuries. Kelly Knight and Charlotte Fletcher, who was promoted to the partnership in May 2024, are further important contacts.
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‘Kelly Knight is amazing & if any client is looking for her line of expertise, they will be very lucky to work with her, she’s kind, understanding while keeping it professional, she supports her clients 100%.’
‘Every member of the team that we work with was not only deeply knowledgeable and professional but also genuinely compassionate and responsive. It’s rare to find a group of legal professionals who combine expertise with a human touch so effortlessly.'
‘The team adopts a very personal and person-centred approach to supporting their clients. Greg Poole and Catherine Keeley are exceptional Solicitors/Deputies.’
‘Christine Bunting - she's my number one Court of Protection expert; she is phenomenally detailed and thorough; easy to deal with, always brilliantly prepared and a gold mine of information. Tom Hall - a safe and strong pair of hands; very experienced; calm, measured and persuasive.’
‘Christine Bunting was particularly good as an expert COP witness on a case of mine, really took the extra time to understand and read into the case which gave her such an edge over her counterpart.’
‘Tom Hall at Hugh James is an experienced expert who is skilled in the preparation of P35 Deputyship reports. He is responsive and quick to deal with consideration of evidence. He is accommodating in respect of urgent requests for work/amendments.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Tom Hall
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Charlotte Fletcher
Practice head
Tom Hall
Other key lawyers
Christine Bunting; Charlotte Fletcher; Kelly Knight; Gregory Poole; Catherine Keeley