Melanie Varey
Partner, Head of Court of Protection
Our specialist team of Court of Protection Lawyers can support and advise you.
It’s really important to get specialist legal advice if you have a family member or loved one who lacks capacity to make important decisions for themselves.
A person could be assessed as lacking capacity to make particular decisions because of a diagnosis in later life, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s, because of a condition they were born or diagnosed with in early life, such as a learning disability or autism or because they have been involved in an accident that has left them with an injury to their brain.
This can mean that you need help and support to allow you to manage their money and property and make financial decisions on their behalf. Our experts can take on this responsibility for you. We can also help you if a decision is or is going to be made by the Court that you disagree with.
If the Court has been asked to make a decision about your loved one's health and welfare, we can give you specialist support and advice in the case and help you through the process.
Whatever the situation, our experienced team of Court of Protection Lawyers can help you.
The Court of Protection team at Simpson Millar can help with cases about:
Our Court of Protection team is one of the most experienced in England and Wales. They have many years of expertise in dealing with all types of Court of Protection cases.
Wherever you're based in England and Wales, we have lawyers who can visit you at home or arrange to see you in one of our office.
We can represent both the protected party and their litigation friend (including the Official Solicitor and professional advocates), and family members in disputes before the Court.
We can also support you through your claim for Personal Injury or Medical Negligence.
"I work with several members of SM’s COP team. All are exceptional lawyers. I think it stands out as a team because of all its members’ desire to think creatively about the problems they face in their cases"
Client
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"Smart, upbeat, fun CoP team."
Client
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"A huge, national, Court of Protection team who cover every level of work"
Client
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"Simpson Millar has a long-established presence in Court of Protection work. That experience shows in the way that the lawyers are able to forward plan in litigation with a view to quick and effective resolution"
Client
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Simpson Millar5 starsPete Myers
Pete Myers, a Senior Paralegal – Court of Protection - at Simpson and Millar, was outstanding from start to finish! Pete flawlessly established my Personal Injury Trust Deed and also arranged the set...
Ian McMonagle
Simpson Millar5 starsFern Crabtree was professional
Fern Crabtree was professional, curtious and would always be available to answer any of our questions. Fern also warned us up front that we may not achieve our objective and asked us if we still wante...
Dawn Hall
Simpson Millar5 starsExcellent service throughout
Excellent service throughout. Applied for Health & Welfare deputyship for my disabled son. Alice Hellewell was always quick to answer any questions and sent through paperwork with full instructions at...
Sharon Vaissiere
Simpson Millar5 starsThank you to all the staff of Simpson…
Thank you to all the staff of Simpson Millar Solicitor especially to Ma’am Sarah Collier who did her best by helping me during my difficult time. She was very thorough and efficient in dealing Emmy si...
Mercy
Simpson Millar5 starsSuccessful 21a challenge
I was involved in a 21a challenge on behalf of my client and Caroline Hurst from Simpson Millar represented him. My client was very unhappy in the environment he was living in. Caroline listened car...
Heather Lynn Pearson
Simpson Millar5 starsDoLS RPR experience of 21A Challenge
I instructed Simpson Millar for a 21A challenge of the DoLS. This was a complex case where my client was in distress and objecting to living in the care home where they resided. Caroline Hurst, Solici...
A DoLS RPR
Simpson Millar5 starsHi my name is Musa Yasin
Hi my name is Musa Yasin, I had a very professional And Higher standard solicitor called (Verity Altaras) 1- she helped me to get priority needs as a care leaver when it was very impossible for any o...
Musa
It’s difficult to talk about our work as anyone who is in the Court of Protection is protected with anonymity because they are usually vulnerable people, but here are a few comments from people we've worked with
"I would like to thank everyone at Simpson Millar for their excellent work, professionalism, kindness and understanding.... I hoped for total support from Simpson Millar when I instructed them, I got so much more. I would highly recommend them and would definitely use them again in the future. Many many thanks again for everything, you were brilliant."
Mrs A
Client
"I have recently completed a 21a challenge with Caroline Hurst. I have known Caroline on a professional basis for a while now. She always goes the extra miles to support the vulnerable to have their rights upheld, and because of her perseverance she manages to get positive outcomes for the people we jointly support. She is friendly, down to earth and very knowledgeable. I will definitely be asking Caroline to work with me on future challenges."
Stephen
Client
There are a couple of options on how to pay for a case going to the Court of Protection. They are:
Pay Us Yourself
Legal Aid is not always available in all Court of Protection cases, and even if it is, you may not be eligible because of means testing.
We offer fixed fee appointments to discuss your case and then we'll talk you through the costs of your case at each stage.
If you need our services because of an injury or have an ongoing claim, you can ask your litigation solicitor to include our charges with the claim for compensation.
Legal Aid
Legal aid is public funding provided by the government, but it can be means tested.
We have a legal aid contract, and we can complete an assessment to see if you're eligible.
If not, we can talk through the costs of your case.
Fill in the form below to get in touch with one of our dedicated team members, or call our team today on: 0808 239 9764