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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP | United Kingdom | 13 Apr 2023
ACC & Others: three years on…
It has been three years since the judgment in ACC & Others [2020] EWCOP 9 (ACC) was handed down by a judge of the Court of Protection (COP), Senior…
Macfarlanes LLP | United Kingdom | 24 Feb 2022
The powers of an LPA attorney - more limited than one might expect
In England and Wales, lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) can be an effective solution, enabling such an individual (A) to nominate someone they trust…
Hill Dickinson | United Kingdom | 4 Feb 2022
Court of Protection confirms again that CCGs MUST act with urgency to resolve best interests disputes on covid-19 vaccinations
This case involved a clinically vulnerable individual, DC, and a dispute over whether he should have both doses of the covid-19 vaccination and any…
Kingsley Napley | United Kingdom | 21 Jul 2021
#FreeBritney - How her sad case would never happen in the UK
Deputies are typically appointed because individuals cannot make decisions for themselves due to illness, like Alzheimers or dementia, old age or…
Kingsley Napley | United Kingdom | 19 Jul 2021
Financial Abuse - how to spot the signs
There are several reasons why someone may need the assistance of a financial deputy, stemming from incapacity due to an accident or a consequence of…
Herrington Carmichael LLP | United Kingdom | 17 Jun 2021
What is the Court of Protection?
The Court of Protection is a specialist branch of the Family Division of the High Court. It is based in London but there are various ‘hubs’ around the…
Shoosmiths LLP | United Kingdom | 23 Apr 2021
LPA v Deputyship - Thoughts, wishes and feelings
With an ageing population, it is increasingly important to raise awareness that thought needs to be given to how and who you would want to manage…
Anthony Gold | United Kingdom | 9 Apr 2021
Court of Protection (COP) Conversations Podcast: drafting expert witness reports on future deputyship costs
On Friday 9th April 2021, our ‘COP Conversation: drafting expert witness reports on future deputyship costs’ Episode went live. Host, Partner and…
Anthony Gold | United Kingdom | 30 Mar 2021
Expert reports in the Court of Protection
The presumption of capacity is the paramount principle in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (“MCA 2005”). It can only be displaced by cogent and…
Anthony Gold | United Kingdom | 15 Mar 2021
COP44A FORM - How can you get help with Court of Protection fees?
When an application is made to become a Professional or Lay Deputy, a fee is payable to the Court of Protection (CoP). There can also be additional…
