Ranking tables
Court of Protection: Property & Affairs | UK Bar
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Rankings overview for Sets
Star Individuals
- David Rees KC5 Stone Buildings
Band 1
- Penelope Reed KC5 Stone Buildings
- Tracey Angus KC5 Stone Buildings
Band 2
- Sarah Haren KC5 Stone Buildings
Band 3
- Alexander Learmonth KC New Square Chambers14 Years Ranked
- Constance McDonnell KCSerle Court
New Silks
- Alex Troup KCSt John's Chambers
- Claire van Overdijk KCOuter Temple Chambers
Band 1
- Mark Baxter 5 Stone Buildings13 Years Ranked
- Barbara Rich5 Stone Buildings
- Georgia BedworthTen Old Square
- Justin HolmesRadcliffe Chambers
- Richard DewTen Old Square
- Ruth Hughes5 Stone Buildings
Band 2
- Alexander Drapkin5 Stone Buildings
- William East5 Stone Buildings
Band 3
- Hugh Cumber 5 Stone Buildings4 Years Ranked
- Alison MeacherGatehouse Chambers
- Eliza Eagling5 Stone Buildings
- Jordan Holland5 Stone Buildings
- Mathew Roper5 Stone Buildings
- Michael O'Sullivan5 Stone Buildings
- Naomi WinstonTen Old Square
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 5 Stone BuildingsCourt of Protection: Property & Affairs2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked5 Stone Buildings is frequently referred to by instructing solicitors as the premier set for property and affairs matters due to its "wealth of experience and expertise amongst both its leading and junior counsel. Other sources report: "Top of their game, the go-to set for this type of work." Members are recognised for their expert handling of lasting powers of attorney disputes, deputyship-related matters and complex statutory will and gift applications, and are regularly involved in leading test cases. The team routinely receives instructions from leading private client firms, as well as the Public Guardian and the Official Solicitor. 5 Stone was recently involved in the Re CI case which concerned a high net worth individual.
Band 2
2 Radcliffe ChambersCourt of Protection: Property & Affairs2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedRadcliffe Chambers is a well-regarded set for Court of Protection matters and houses a strong bench of barristers experienced in the handling of a wide range of property and affairs cases. Market sources report the team has "in-depth knowledge and expertise in the field." Tenants offer considerable expertise in disputes concerning statutory wills, inheritance tax planning, deputyship arrangements and the registration of lasting powers of attorney. The set's broad expertise also encompasses trusts matters and the sale of property. The firm acts for the Official Solicitor and the Public Trustee, as well as individuals lacking capacity and their families.2 Ten Old SquareCourt of Protection: Property & Affairs2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedTen Old Square is a formidable set, offering expertise spanning a wide range of property and affairs matters. Members are regularly instructed in statutory will and gift applications, drawing on the set's recognised strength in private client and tax law. An instructing solicitor comments: "Their knowledge of all things Court of Protection is excellent, they are technically superb and have a breadth of expertise." Additional areas of expertise for the team include disputes surrounding lasting powers of attorney and the sale of property. The set's tenants routinely act for individuals and their families, as well as the Official Solicitor. Recently, the set represented family members in the Hinduja v Hinduja case.