At Dovestone Law, ‘what consistently stands out is their approachable and collaborative style’. Under the joint leadership of Francesca Gabbitas and Kate Luscombe, the specialist court of protection team frequently acts for clients where there is a crossover between mental capacity and complex mental health issues. The team represents vulnerable adults and family members in health and welfare proceedings. Additionally, it is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor and Independent Mental Capacity Advocates in Section 21A applications. Lucinda Broad has a particular focus on health and welfare matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘ Rhiannon Jones is one of the best Court of Protection solicitors in the entire country. She has extraordinary skill with the details and the wider legal framework. She is a tireless advocate and can be relied upon to drill down to the key issues.'
- ‘Andrea Spyrou is incredibly knowledgeable, hardworking and fiercely dedicated to her clients. Andrea is responsive, very collaborative in her approach and has a real eye for the detail of a case.'
Key clients
Work highlights
Lucinda Broad represented ‘P’ in proceedings to determine his discharge destination and best interests in contested proceedings.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Francesca Gabbitas; Kate Luscombe
Other key lawyers
Frances Rattray; Lucinda Broad; Angela Smith; Rhiannon Jones; Andrea Spyrou