Kingsley Napley LLP fields a team of ‘excellent advocates for vulnerable clients’. Under the joint leadership of Simon Hardy and Ryan Mowat, the practice is well equipped to help clients with their health and welfare matters. The department is particularly well regarded for its work on cases involving serious allegations of fraud and financial abuse. It is regularly involved in cases with criminal issues and media interest, with the majority of the team's clients lacking capacity due to a catastrophic brain injury. However, clients suffering from age-related capacity issues also form a significant part of the client base. Jemma Garside was promoted to the partnership in May 2024 – she manages high-value property and affairs deputyships.
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‘Ryan Mowat - empathic, professional, commercial.’
‘Simon Hardy as Deputy and Sophie Cook as Associate are kind, approachable, and incredibly reliable. They explain things in a way that’s easy to understand and have never made us feel rushed or overwhelmed.'
‘Kingsley Napley has been outstanding as our daughter’s deputy. What makes them unique is the way they combine legal expertise with warmth and humanity. They’re responsive, thoughtful, and never lose sight of the individual at the heart of it all.'
‘Simon Hardy has been exceptional throughout — calm, clear, and always willing to listen. He has a rare ability to explain difficult issues with clarity and care, and brings real humanity to every conversation.'
- 'Jemma Garside has been equally thoughtful and consistent. She’s approachable, on top of the detail, and always mindful of the wider picture.'
'Lauren Eyre is incredibly professional, but fiercely protective of her vulnerable clients who she deals with in a sensitive way. Sophie Cook is always a pleasure to work with, and protects her clients interests well.'
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Practice head
Simon Hardy; Ryan Mowat
Other key lawyers
Jemma Garside; Lauren Eyre; Sophie Cook; Kate Salter; Laura Phillips