Court of Protection: Property & Affairs
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
Contact number
01732 454 983Chambers Review
JE Bennett is a Tunbridge Wells-based firm dedicated to Court of Protection work. It specialises in representing clients who lack capacity, including the elderly and those with severe mental health issues and brain injuries, on all aspects of their property and financial affairs. The team has deep experience in handling professional deputyships, in addition to supporting family members who are acting as lay deputies.
Strengths
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"JE Bennett has a team that is highly skilled and passionate about their clients. They handle the most complex cases but remain focused on the clients' best interests and optimising quality of life."
"They have top-notch communications skills and excellent knowledge of the specific area of law. They are very effective at information gathering and keeping parties focused on the end result."
"JE Bennett goes the extra mile in terms of supporting clients through what is often a very difficult process and beyond."
"The lawyers at JE Bennett are highly knowledgeable in their field and a real pleasure to work with. The service that they provide to their clients is excellent."
"They are specialists in Court of Protection work, possessing a detailed knowledge of the processes of the court and the day to day legal work of both being and acting for a court appointed deputy."
"JE Bennett has a team that is highly skilled and passionate about their clients. They handle the most complex cases but remain focused on the clients' best interests and optimising quality of life."
"They have top-notch communications skills and excellent knowledge of the specific area of law. They are very effective at information gathering and keeping parties focused on the end result."
"JE Bennett goes the extra mile in terms of supporting clients through what is often a very difficult process and beyond."
"The lawyers at JE Bennett are highly knowledgeable in their field and a real pleasure to work with. The service that they provide to their clients is excellent."
"They are specialists in Court of Protection work, possessing a detailed knowledge of the processes of the court and the day to day legal work of both being and acting for a court appointed deputy."
Notable Practitioners
Jane Bennett is managing partner of the firm and an experienced financial deputy. She acts on behalf of vulnerable individuals as well as advising lay deputies and trustees on a range of matters including financial abuse and safeguarding issues. She is also often called upon as an expert witness in complex matters.
"She is switched on and understands the nuances of the Court of Protection. She is erudite, knowledgeable and understanding."
"Jane remains client-focused in the most difficult of situations."
"Jane shows a depth of understanding, legal expertise, practicality and commercial awareness."