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The practice’s Court of Protection team is headed by Alexandra Knipe and David Wedgwood. The team is highly respected with a broad range of experience in property and financial affairs work. They regularly undertake financial deputyship work on behalf of individuals lacking capacity, including purchase and sale of property, recovery of assets, statutory will applications and welfare matters. With notable experience in representing older people with dementia, as well as foreign nationals living in the UK. Experienced in cross-jurisdictional Deputyship matters, with an extensive European and international client base. Growing strength in contentious Court of Protection applications, including orders to recover assets.

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Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Anthony Gold has a respected Court of Protection team with a broad range of experience in property and financial affairs work. The firm regularly undertakes financial deputyship work on behalf of individuals lacking capacity, including the purchase and sale of property, recovery of assets and statutory will applications. The team has notable experience in representing older people with dementia, as well as foreign nationals living in the UK. It has further strength in contentious Court of Protection applications, such as deputyship orders and orders to recover assets.

Strengths

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The team are responsive and reliable. They always go above and beyond for their clients and their communication style with all parties is open and inclusive.

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When I think of COP teams, Anthony Gold is always at the forefront of this. They stand out for putting their client's needs first, and for ensuring the client's finances are protected.

Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondent
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The lead lawyers at Anthony Gold are always available, approachable and provide clients with quick, attentive support.

Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondent
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The team has an in depth knowledge of Court of Protection work and they clearly put the client at the heart of any decision that they make.

Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondent
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They respond to queries very promptly, hold firm when appropriate, aim to seek a solution if possible and provide a good level of detail in communications.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Wedgwood
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David Wedgwood
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David Wedgwood handles contentious property and affairs proceedings on behalf of vulnerable and incapacitated individuals, including cases with cross-border elements. He is often sought after for financial misappropriation claims.

He is very knowledgeable.

David has a wonderful bedside manner and a reassuring presence.

David Wedgwood is a very experienced and respected lawyer.

David is very generous with his time and is a great lawyer. He has a social work background so isn't afraid of gritty cases.

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Alexandra Knipe
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Alexandra Knipe acts for individuals lacking capacity on issues concerning care funding and property purchases. Her experience extends to cases involving cross-border elements.

Alexandra is extremely knowledgeable in this arena and seeks the best solutions for her clients.

Alexandra is responsive, inclusive and client-centered in the way she works.

She can deliver a tough message when needed but at the same time strikes a good rapport with the client and family.

Alexandra is calm, knowledgeable and a stand out lawyer in our field.

Alexandra is an exceptional performer who is extremely bright and a pleasure to work with.

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Holly Miéville-Hawkins
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Holly Miéville-Hawkins
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Holly Miéville-Hawkins offers assistance with a variety of contentious and non-contentious matters, such as statutory will applications, as well as issues involving fraud and misappropriation of funds.

Holly's approach encompasses a consideration of all available options based upon extensive experience, knowledge and skill. She has an incisive mind and is highly attuned to dealing with clients.

Holly is a fountain of knowledge and is passionate about the Court of Protection, which comes through in the work she does.

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David Wedgwood
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Alexandra Knipe
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Holly Miéville-Hawkins
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Members

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Alexandra Knipe

Head of Department

David Wedgwood

David Wedgwood

Head of Department

Donovan Lindsay

Emma Tante

Grainne Feeney

Nicola Gunn