Court of Protection: Property & Affairs
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
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Provided by Freeths LLP
Freeths has an enviable team of experienced Court of Protection practitioners with a wide breadth of knowledge. The majority of our clients are brain injured and have received multi million pound compensation awards resulting in over £200 million of funds under management. We also have considerable experience of elderly clients with a rapidly developing caseload. Our expertise in welfare work is also growing at a fast pace.
We have exceptional expertise in dealing with high quality, high value and complex cases where clients require significant care packages, have complex equipment and property needs, have behavioural difficulties and complex finances.
We also have a highly regarded team of lawyers dealing with contentious situations, which can arise in these occasions as evidenced in some of the case studies provided.
We are particularly well known for:
- Professional deputyship work managing awards of compensation for clients who have suffered catastrophic personal injury;
- Professional deputies for clients with valuable estates to include several with large agricultural estates and businesses;
- Melanie Williams and Jane Maitland – appointed to the Office of the Public Guardian’s Panel of Deputies in July 2015. There are only 71 Panel Deputies throughout England and Wales;
Chambers Review
Freeths frequently undertakes professional deputyship roles for individuals with acquired brain injury. The firm has expertise handling purchases and adaptations of property as well as advising on statutory will and gift applications. The team also assists with complex cases involving misappropriation of funds and its experience covers cross-border issues.
Strengths
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"The team is wholly pragmatic in its approach and has a collaborative way of working. They take a strategic, calm and appropriate approach to overcoming what can often be complex situations."
"Freeths is good team in terms of client care and attention to detail."
"The team looks after each client according to their requirements and tailors its approach to meet their needs."
"The team is wholly pragmatic in its approach and has a collaborative way of working. They take a strategic, calm and appropriate approach to overcoming what can often be complex situations."
"Freeths is good team in terms of client care and attention to detail."
"The team looks after each client according to their requirements and tailors its approach to meet their needs."
Notable Practitioners
Natasha Molloy frequently acts as professional deputy on behalf of vulnerable individuals, including those with acquired brain injury. She assists with property matters and statutory will applications as well as supporting on complex matters involving misappropriation of funds.
"Natasha leads the Court of Protection team efficiently and effectively. She is clear in her expectations and provides robust guidance."