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Ashfords LLP

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

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Ashfords LLP

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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Ashfords houses an expert Court of Protection team and is particularly well known for handling health and welfare matters. It routinely handles a range of cases concerning care, residence, marriage and deprivation of liberty. The team has notable experience representing individuals with diagnoses of dementia or autistic spectrum disorder.

Strengths

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  • I highly recommend Ashfords for their exceptional legal expertise and unwavering commitment to justice.

    Court of Protection: Health & Welfare respondentUK
  • The team at Ashford works remarkably well. During a long and complex case, Ashfords demonstrated skill, insight and integration and brought the case to a successful conclusion.

    Court of Protection: Health & Welfare respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Katie Webber
    Band 2Katie Webber

    Katie Webber

    Katie Webber is well versed in a variety of health and welfare proceedings for individuals lacking capacity, and their families, often receiving instructions from the Official Solicitor. Her expertise covers deprivation of liberty challenges and best interest matters as well as capacity issues surrounding residence, care and consent to sexual relations.

    • Katie is a highly experienced specialist COP solicitor. She is a pleasure to work with on complex cases and is dedicated to her clients.

      Court of Protection: Health & Welfare respondentUK
    • Katie consulted me on every aspect of the case and helped me to understand what was happening at every stage.

      Court of Protection: Health & Welfare respondentUK

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