Court of Protection: Property & Affairs
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Band 2
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(020) 7940 4000About
Provided by Anthony Gold
The practice’s Court of Protection team is headed by Alexandra Knipe and David Wedgwood. The team is highly respected with a broad range of experience in property and financial affairs work. They regularly undertake financial deputyship work on behalf of individuals lacking capacity, including purchase and sale of property, recovery of assets, statutory will applications and welfare matters. With notable experience in representing older people with dementia, as well as foreign nationals living in the UK. Experienced in cross-jurisdictional Deputyship matters, with an extensive European and international client base. Growing strength in contentious Court of Protection applications, including orders to recover assets.
Chambers Review
Anthony Gold has a respected Court of Protection team with a broad range of experience in property and financial affairs work. The firm regularly undertakes financial deputyship work on behalf of individuals lacking capacity, including the purchase and sale of property, recovery of assets and statutory will applications. The team has notable experience in representing older people with dementia, as well as foreign nationals living in the UK. It has further strength in contentious Court of Protection applications, such as deputyship orders and orders to recover assets.
Strengths
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"The lead lawyers at Anthony Gold are always available, approachable and provide clients with quick, attentive support."
"The team are responsive and reliable. They always go above and beyond for their clients and their communication style with all parties is open and inclusive."
"When I think of COP teams, Anthony Gold is always at the forefront of this. They stand out for putting their client's needs first, and for ensuring the client's finances are protected."
"They respond to queries very promptly, hold firm when appropriate, aim to seek a solution if possible and provide a good level of detail in communications."
"The team has an in depth knowledge of Court of Protection work and they clearly put the client at the heart of any decision that they make."
"The lead lawyers at Anthony Gold are always available, approachable and provide clients with quick, attentive support."
"The team are responsive and reliable. They always go above and beyond for their clients and their communication style with all parties is open and inclusive."
"When I think of COP teams, Anthony Gold is always at the forefront of this. They stand out for putting their client's needs first, and for ensuring the client's finances are protected."
"They respond to queries very promptly, hold firm when appropriate, aim to seek a solution if possible and provide a good level of detail in communications."
"The team has an in depth knowledge of Court of Protection work and they clearly put the client at the heart of any decision that they make."
Notable Practitioners
David Wedgwood handles contentious property and affairs proceedings on behalf of vulnerable and incapacitated individuals, including cases with cross-border elements. He is often sought after for financial misappropriation claims.
"He is very knowledgeable."
"David Wedgwood is a very experienced and respected lawyer."
"David is very generous with his time and is a great lawyer. He has a social work background so isn't afraid of gritty cases."
"David has a wonderful bedside manner and a reassuring presence."
Alexandra Knipe acts for individuals lacking capacity on issues concerning care funding and property purchases. Her experience extends to cases involving cross-border elements.
"Alexandra is an exceptional performer who is extremely bright and a pleasure to work with."
"Alexandra is responsive, inclusive and client-centered in the way she works."
"Alexandra is calm, knowledgeable and a stand out lawyer in our field."
"She can deliver a tough message when needed but at the same time strikes a good rapport with the client and family."
"Alexandra is extremely knowledgeable in this arena and seeks the best solutions for her clients."
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Anthony Gold
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Members
Provided by Anthony Gold
Alexandra Knipe
Head of Department
Head of Department
Donovan Lindsay
Emma Tante
Grainne Feeney
Nicola Gunn