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Our expertise in this complex area extends to:
- Making an application to the Court of Protection to appoint a Deputy;
- Once an appointment has been made by the Court of Protection, advising the Deputies as to how to properly fulfil their role and reporting obligations to the Office of the Public Guardian;
- Making applications to the Court of Protection for gifts, Statutory Wills (a new Will for a person who lacks capacity), codicils and settlements;
- Supporting families in contentious litigation in the Court of Protection in relation to Deputyship matters and Lasting or Enduring Powers of Attorney.
Court of Protection Matters Services
Meet Our Private Client Team

Katie Carter
Partner
Tel: +44 (0) 1306 502297
Email: Katie Carter

Mehboob Dharamsi
Partner
Tel: +44 (0) 1932 588579
Email: Mehboob Dharamsi

Jenna Hopkins
Partner
Tel: +44 (0) 1483 411525
Email: Jenna Hopkins

Amber O’Connor
Partner
Tel: +44 (0) 1306 502290
Email: Amber O’Connor

Victoria Evans
Senior Associate
Tel: +44 (0) 1483 411512
Email: Victoria Evans

Joanna Pashley
Senior Associate
Tel: +44 (0)1306 502959
Email: Joanna Pashley

Diane Sumpter
Senior Associate
Tel: +44 (0)1306 502235
Email: Diane Sumpter

Elizabeth Muston
Associate
Tel: +44 (0)1306 502203
Email: Elizabeth Muston

Lucy Whittam
Associate
Tel: +44 (0) 1306 502962
Email: Lucy Whittam

Tim Hughes
Consultant Solicitor
Tel: +44 (0) 1306 502212
Email: Tim Hughes

Sarah Noake
Consultant Solicitor
Tel: +44 (0) 1932 588568
Email: Sarah Noake

Liz Dalgetty
Consultant Solicitor & Notary Public
Tel: +44 (0) 1306 502251
Email: Liz Dalgetty

Megan Lawless
Associate Solicitor
Tel: +44 (0)1306 502326
Email: Megan Lawless