The ‘friendly, attentive and supportive’ team at JE Bennett Law often works with mentally vulnerable clients and their families under the excellent leadership of Jane Bennett. Clients of the firm have suffered injuries as a result of catastrophic accidents, clinical negligence or disease. The firm receives regular referrals from a number of national personal injury and clinical negligence specialist lawyers to act as professional deputy. Additionally, Bennett’s expert witness practice is flourishing, while Richard Shearing now handles in excess of 50 deputyship clients. The ’approachable’ Lorna Halfpenny-Beeby receives plaudits for ‘always being professional and caring’ when helping clients with the management of their property and affairs. Jemma Cahan works with clients who have sustained serious brain injuries as a result of catastrophic accidents, or birth trauma. Ian Macara heads the public deputy team with responsibility for panel and local authority matters.
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- ‘Alexandra Gunn handled a very sensitive family matter for me with the utmost professionalism and care. She not only provided me with the best legal advice but also showed deep understanding and empathy.'
- ‘The firm managed my case with a high level of professionalism and efficiency. Time management and clear communication were key strengths throughout the process. I felt well-supported at every stage, and I will definitely work with this firm again in the future.’
Key clients
- Shoosmiths
- DWF Law
Work highlights
Acting for an elderly gentleman with dementia who was effectively kidnapped and exposed to high-level financial abuse/extortion. Urgent steps were taken to protect DS, remove him from harm and protect his remaining assets.
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Practice head
Jane Bennett
Other key lawyers
Jemma Cahan; Lorna Halfpenny-Beeby; Richard Shearing; Ian Macara; Alexandra Gunn