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TV Edwards Solicitors LLP

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TV Edwards Solicitors LLP has a solid reputation for its court of protection work, as well as in other related areas including community care, public law and housing law. Six of its solicitors are Accredited Legal Representatives. Katie Brown is at the helm while Nilufer Ozdemir and Monica Kreel are both recommended as well. Areas of focus include advising on disputed welfare matters, and on non-contentious applications for financial and property affairs deputyships.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Monica Kreel is a brilliant and innovative lawyer who has developed new ways in which the Court of Protection can be used to ensure vulnerable migrants who lack mental capacity can access care and legal services.’

  • ‘Monica Kreel leads work in the emerging area of representing migrants within the court of protection which is challenging as there is limited case law or practice experience and as it often involves cross-disciplinary work with immigration practitioners.'

  • 'Nilufer Ozdemir is a standout and skilled practitioner, combining fierce compassion for her clients with a strong skill set in representing their best interests.’

  • ‘TV Edwards have a number of rising stars in the Court of Protection field. They have extensive experience of complex court of protection work.’

  • ‘This Court of Protection team is dedicated to its vulnerable client base. The team is well-resourced and manages the wide-ranging concerns of its clients, advancing their legal rights within complex proceedings and achieving a better quality of life for their clients as a result.’

  • ‘TV Edwards have an excellent Court of Protection team. They have a number of excellent, hard-working and very experienced solicitors and particularly stand out for being able to bring the firm's housing expertise to bear on cases in the Court of Protection.’

Work highlights

Acting for KB in proceedings involving closed hearings where evidence about KB’s abuse while in a family member’s care was discussed without family members present due to an ongoing police investigation.
Acted for ASK in proceedings to obtain an immigration representation order, a new type of order in the Court of Protection which permits another person to make representations to the Home Office on behalf of the person who lacks capacity to do so.
Acted for CH, a young person with Down’s Syndrome who was displaying aggressive and challenging behaviour in their care home.

Practice head

Katie Brown

Other key lawyers

Monica Kreel; Nilufer Ozdemir; Jenny Mansell; Shaun Livingston