Court of Protection
4pb’s Court of Protection team draws on our recognised strengths and wide-ranging knowledge in other disciplines such as public, international, immigration and human rights law to provide a comprehensive and focused service.
We provide advice and representation on all aspects of health, social care and financial decision-making. We represent local authorities, NHS trusts, statutory bodies, clinical commissioning groups, family members and protected parties through the Official Solicitor or accredited legal representatives in cases that cover a wide range of legal, factual and welfare issues including:
- Residence and contact disputes
- Complex issues about a person’s capacity to make decisions in their family and personal relationships
- Deputyship applications arising from both welfare and financial disputes within the family
- Advisory work on financial and welfare issues for public bodies
- Medical treatment decisions concerning those who lack capacity, or those brought under the inherent jurisdiction for adults who have capacity but are vulnerable
- Social care cases with a human rights element
- Cases brought under the inherent jurisdiction involving deprivation of liberty issues and the implementation of protective safeguards.
Our members have a wealth of experience in representing vulnerable adults and we are known for our particularly compassionate, sensitive and focussed approach.
Our Practice Management team is renowned for its excellent standards of service, whilst remaining friendly and approachable. For more specific information about how we can help in your particular case, including fees, please contact the practice managers on 0207 427 5200.