English
Paralegal, Court of Protection
Manchester
Dylan Panesar is a Paralegal within our Court of Protection, Health & Welfare team, based in Manchester.
Professional Biography
Dylan graduated from the University of Manchester in July 2025 with First Class Honours in Law (LLB). During his studies, his interest in Court of Protection work grew from observing cases involving adults who lacked capacity to make decisions about their health and welfare, giving him insight into how the law balances protection and autonomy.
Dylan has developed strong advocacy, communication and analytical skills through a range of academic, legal, and court-based experiences. Before joining Simpson Millar, he gained exposure to mental capacity, family, criminal, and commercial law, alongside court observation and judicial marshalling.
Dylan joined Simpson Millar in July 2025 as a Paralegal in our Court of Protection, Health and Welfare team. He plays an active role in progressing cases that involve individuals who may lack capacity to make decisions about their care, health, or living arrangements. Working closely with Solicitors and Barristers, Dylan helps ensure each matter is handled with professionalism, sensitivity and clear communication.
His day-to-day work includes preparing detailed court bundles, assisting with instructions to counsel, attending hearings, and helping to coordinate client visits and roundtable meetings. He is also responsible for managing important processes such as Legal Aid applications and liaising with medical experts to support the evidence in each case.
Dylan supports on a broad range of issues within the Court of Protection, including best interests decisions, adult safeguarding concerns, and applications brought under Sections 16 and 21A of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. These cases often require careful analysis of whether someone has the capacity to make specific decisions and whether their current care arrangements are appropriate. His role ensures that all relevant documentation and evidence is properly prepared and that clients receive clear, practical support throughout the legal process.
Dylan is a Member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, one of the four Inns of Court in England and Wales, which supports legal education, professional development, and advocacy standards. He is also a member of CoPPA, reflecting his engagement with professional networks connected to public law and advocacy.
Growing up in a working-class family where English was not the first language, Dylan often translated for relatives and helped them understand complex systems and processes. These early responsibilities made him aware of how inaccessible the legal world can feel, and they sparked his ambition to pursue a career focused on support, advocacy, and fairness.
That commitment led him to the Court of Protection, an area of law where legal precision must go hand in hand with empathy. The work often involves decisions about the lives of people who are not able to make choices for themselves, and Dylan approaches it with a strong sense of purpose, recognising recognising both the sensitivity and the responsibility involved. Dylan strives to ensure that every individual and family he supports is treated with care and clarity. For him, a legal career is not just about the law but about fairness, compassion, and making sure that everyone has the chance to be heard and understood.
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