Court of Protection: Property & Affairs
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Withers has a highly regarded team with a strong reputation for its adept handling of contentious and non-contentious Court of Protection work. The firm continues to be instructed by an enviable roster of private clients, who benefit from its wealth of experience in handling high-value, complex matters. The team frequently acts on matters involving vulnerable adults holding foreign assets and has a notable specialism in advising charities on statutory will and lifetime gift applications. Its international strength is complemented by team members in the USA, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are exceptionally good and know what they are doing not just individually but also as a unit."
"They are exceptionally good and know what they are doing not just individually but also as a unit."
Notable Practitioners
Julia Abrey advises on wills, trusts, probate and powers of attorney for vulnerable adults. She also advises on financial issues, including lifetime gift applications, with notable strength acting on cases with cross-border elements.
"Julia is hugely respected across the profession."
"She is a great lawyer and she does so much for this profession and area of work."
Stephen Richards acts for vulnerable individuals and charities on statutory will applications. He further advises on property succession and inheritance matters, including those with cross-border elements.
"Stephen brings his knowledge, sensitivity and highly personable approach in order to achieve pretty amazing results."
"He has vast experience and is pleasant to deal with."
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