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We can provide representation for family members, local authorities, the Official Solicitor and other interested persons in Court of Protection proceedings.
We can assist with a whole range of issues, from management of property and finances, to wellbeing and welfare, deprivation of liberty, medical treatment, applications for deputyship and human rights.
These cases require skilled and sensitive advocates and advisers, and we can provide you with a range of options. Our team can assist in all aspects of the Court of Protection process, from pre-action advice and help with applications right through to legal representation during court proceedings.
We have an experienced inquest team offering representation and advice at all stages of the inquest process. We are experienced in representing Local Authorities and social care teams at inquests with our experts drawing on their skills in handling sensitive, emotional issues together with our high standard of client care.
There is a large cross over between the issues involved in complex family cases and those that arise in inquests. The perusal and legal analysis of lengthy medical reports and the cross examination of multiple experts are common themes at which we excel.
Our highly responsive team work closely with instructing solicitors and clients and provide advice on everything from disclosure and early contact with the coroner, through to representation at pre-inquest review hearings and at inquests both with and without juries. We understand that witnesses who are called to give evidence often have limited experience of the coroner’s court and we can provide insight, support, and guidance on the process.
We have a team of specialists who can offer advice, assistance, and representation in forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM) proceedings.
Our team specialises in obtaining protection orders in Forced Marriage and FGM cases, and in responding to applications for such orders. We often deal with cases where care proceedings follow on from such applications or where the inherent jurisdiction of the court is invoked. We also deal with cases where a party may lack capacity to consent to a marriage. Such cases can be dealt with by both our Forced Marriage team and our Court of Protection team if the case is a Court of Protection case.
Our highly responsive team are available at short notice for urgent applications and work closely with instructing solicitors and clients to provide the highest level of service throughout proceedings and can provide advice in conference or writing prior to proceedings being issued.
