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The Court of Protection protect and support vulnerable people who are unable to make decisions regarding their finances or health and welfare as they do not have the mental capacity to make those decisions. 

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Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Boyes Turner is noted for its expertise in a broad range of Court of Protection matters. The firm focuses on managing the financial affairs of incapacitated individuals awarded substantial sums of money for birth injuries as a result of clinical negligence. The team is regularly instructed in matters where the Official Solicitor is also instructed to act in the capacity of professional financial deputy. The firm also advises on obtaining local authority grants and funding for children and young people with severe disabilities such as cerebral palsy and quadriplegia.

Strengths

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They can take a multi-disciplinary approach when considering issues in a case and they have good experience across the team to draw on.

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They are brilliant in what they do, they are friendly and easy to speak to and there is always someone who can help. 

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They have a good overlap between Court of Protection, healthcare and education law, which is useful in certain cases.

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The team is extremely knowledgeable, very responsive and caring.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ruth Meyer
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Ruth Meyer
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Ruth Meyer offers advice on a range of complex matters, including those with cross-border elements. She acts on best interest cases for children and young people, with notable strength handling financial issues as well as statutory will applications.

She is extremely caring, responsive and ready to personalise the service if needed.

Ruth creates deep relationships and takes great personal pride in achieving the best outcomes for clients. She is a great listener and very understanding.

Ruth is compassionate and empathetic with her clients and in difficult situations she has a calm, mature and pragmatic approach.

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Alexander Wright
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Alexander Wright
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Alexander Wright is noted for his expertise in handling complex financial management matters, including those with cross-border aspects.

Alexander has great knowledge and knows where the law is going.

Alexander is very professional and understanding.

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James Pantling-Skeet
James Pantling-Skeet
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James Pantling-Skeet is highlighted for his advice on a range of complex matters including safeguarding issues, care funding and property adaptation. He has a lot of experience representing the interests of individuals with acquired brain injuries.

James is a rising star with a very detailed approach and understanding of the law.

James takes time to create good relationships and therefore is able to deliver advice in the best way to suit clients.

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James Pantling-Skeet
James Pantling-Skeet
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Court of Protection: Property & Affairs
Ruth Meyer
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Ruth Meyer
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Alexander Wright
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Alexander Wright
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Members

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Ruth Meyer

Ruth Meyer

Head of Department