English
Court of Protection Solicitor
Manchester
Kevin is a Solicitor in our Court of Protection team, specialising in mental health and community care.
He has been involved in several reported cases throughout his career and is often instructed by the Official Solicitor in best interest cases in the Court of Protection.
Kevin has also been involved in several cases which have developed the law in the area of protection of vulnerable adults and has considerable experience in the area of Deputyship for both Property and Affairs and for Health and Welfare.
He was awarded a Master’s Degree in Mental Health from the University of Northumbria.
Cases Dealt With
This case dealt with the approach taken by the court in circumstances where a close family member living in P’s home repeatedly interfered adversely with the care provision provided to ‘P’ via a care package which was delivered by a wider team of carers and professionals. The conflict relating to the provision of care led to a ‘toxic’ atmosphere within which the neurorehabilitation of ‘P’ fell short and was described in the judgement as ‘suboptimal’. The care package was considered at risk of breaking down which would lead to ‘P’ being placed in residential care. In balancing all factors, including P’s love for his mother, the court made a declaration that it was not in P’s best interests for his mother to continue living in his home and she was required to find alternative accomoodation.
Kevin is a member of the Law Society Panel for Court of Protection practitioners. He is also an Accredited Legal Representative.
Kevin is a keen amateur dramatist and has often been found treading the boards at Wigan Little Theatre. He’s also a keen sports follower, mostly rugby, and enjoys gardening, travelling and spending time with his wife and two dogs.
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