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EMG Solicitors

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The ‘very efficient’ team at EMG Solicitors 'pays close attention to detail to promote their clients’ best interests’. The large and independent COP team is ably co-led by Jemma Morland and Eilish Ferry-Kennington, and covers the full range of property and affairs, as well as health and welfare matters. It acts in a substantial number of high-net-worth professional deputyship cases for clients who have sustained complex catastrophic injuries. It is known for its expertise in elder law, and works on a sizeable number of deputyships for minors. The group is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor on issues, such as mental health, social care and best interests’ decisions. It is instructed by a growing number of leading UK personal injury lawyers and barristers dealing with the most complicated and often catastrophic brain injury claims.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Eilish Ferry-Kennington is a wonderful solicitor. She is the most sensible person in most rooms, and takes a calm and clear approach which really helps clients understand proceedings and put their best case forward.'

  • ‘All of the team are excellent with huge amounts of empathy and patience, something that is absolutely critical in court of Protection work. Jemma Morland and Michael Costelloe - both embody all that EMG stands for.’

  • ‘EMG are quite probably the leading firm for Court of Protection work in the country. They are a highly efficient and pro-active organisation and have expertise and knowledge that is second to none in their field. Approachable, dedicated and calm in all they do.'  

  • ‘Emma Gaudern and Jemma Morland are outstanding. Sensible, no-nonsense and completely unflappable. Their knowledge of the area is second to none. They lead by example and have an in depth, skilled staff who deliver a high quality service.’

  • ‘Jemma Morland, Emma Gaudern and Ruth Wright are stand-out individuals with intelligence, toughness and expertise that is unrivalled.’

  • ‘Compared to other firms, EMG stands out for its genuine human touch. I have had the privilege of working closely with Samantha Hind and Ruth Wright for many years, and their professionalism and experience are second to none.'

Practice head

Jemma Morland; Eilish Ferry-Kennington

Other key lawyers

Emma Gaudern; Samantha Hind; Ruth Wright; Greg Phillips; Rebecca Sparrow; Sarah Jackson; Michael Costelloe