The full-service Court of Protection team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is co-led by Suzanne Marriott and Sally Ashford. It draws on the strength of its international offices, and regularly acts on multi-jurisdictional disputes. In addition, the group often acts for clients where there has been previous financial abuse. Marriott is a member of the Solicitors for the Elderly and the STEP special interest group on mental capacity. Marriott specialises in cross-border and UK mental incapacity and Court of Protection work. Ashford is also a member of the STEP special interest group on mental capacity. Ashford often deals with complex capacity issues in addition to acting as professional deputy for both welfare and property, as well as financial affairs. Tamasin Perkins has particular expertise in acting for elderly clients, and in advising on non-contentious gifting applications.
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‘COP work is a specialism of this firm and has been for many decades. They have the doyenne of the COP world, Suzanne Marriott, on their team which is a standout feature.’
‘Suzanne Marriott has unparalleled experience in this area.’
‘They have deep knowledge at all levels of seniority from acting in some of the biggest cases over a number of years.’
‘Suzanne Marriott is one of the biggest names in this practice area: she has a wealth of experience and is often the independent deputy of choice in disputes within high-net worth families. She has an excellent manner with clients and opponents alike.'
- 'Oliver Auld is likely to inherit Suzanne's mantle in due course: he already has wide experience and is rightly well trusted by clients.'
- 'Tamasin Perkins is extremely experienced and very well-respected by opponents: she is never aggressive but always persuasive.'
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Practice head
Suzanne Marriott; Sally Ashford
Other key lawyers
Tamasin Perkins; Oliver Auld; Rebecca Piper