Court of Protection: Property & Affairs
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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About
Provided by Thomson Snell & Passmore
When an individual lacks the capacity to manage their financial affairs, they need someone to help them with important financial decisions. A Court of Protection lawyer can help a person to make decisions should they lack the ability to do so themselves due to learning difficulties, old age, mental health problems or due to the result of sustaining an acquired brain injury following an accident or medical negligence.
You might need a Court of Protection lawyer if:
- You want a family member, friend or lawyer to take over the management of your financial affairs either now or in the future
- You are concerned about a loved one’s capacity to manage their affairs
- You are responsible for managing someone’s financial affairs (as a deputy or because you have Power of Attorney)
- You are concerned about the way someone’s affairs are being managed.
We can put safeguards in place to ensure decisions are made in the best interests of a person who lacks capacity to manage their affairs.
Chambers Review
Thomson Snell & Passmore has a market-leading Court of Protection team renowned for its expertise in serving as professional deputies, often in high-value catastrophic injury claims. The team is also adept at assisting young adults with a range of matters including financial abuse, foreign property and healthcare claims. The firm has further experience in managing lasting power of attorney arrangements for clients lacking capacity, an area where partners also regularly act as expert witnesses.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are so pragmatic, client-focused and their knowledge of Court of Protection work is second to none."
"They find a way to navigate the challenges to make sure the client is best supported whilst dealing with any technical issues."
"The team at TSP manages to break down the complexities of legal points so that the individuals and their families can understand why decisions need to be made in a certain way."
"Thomson Snell & Passmore is very supportive with resolving matters and ensuring that the client is central to any decision making."
"A very knowledgeable team that works seamlessly together to make sure that they deliver timely responses to situations that arise for clients."
"They are so pragmatic, client-focused and their knowledge of Court of Protection work is second to none."
"They find a way to navigate the challenges to make sure the client is best supported whilst dealing with any technical issues."
"The team at TSP manages to break down the complexities of legal points so that the individuals and their families can understand why decisions need to be made in a certain way."
"Thomson Snell & Passmore is very supportive with resolving matters and ensuring that the client is central to any decision making."
"A very knowledgeable team that works seamlessly together to make sure that they deliver timely responses to situations that arise for clients."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Bacon is a highly regarded property and affairs practitioner with significant expertise advising on best interest and capacity matters involving substantial assets. He frequently acts as professional deputy, while also assisting with LPAs and providing expert witness statements.
"Brian is a leader in this space. He is so calm and collected and is able to explain complex concepts to clients."
"I have been impressed with Brian's vast knowledge in this area."
"He is a very calm character and very generous with his knowledge."
"I would say that Brian is one of the best Court of Protection lawyers I've ever met - he is incredible."
Rosalind Hamlyn frequently acts as financial deputy for clients who have experienced catastrophic injuries or birth injuries. She often advises on property purchases and adaptations.
"Rosie is very good, effective and caring, with a calm character."
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