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Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

JE Bennett is a Tunbridge Wells-based firm dedicated to Court of Protection work. It specialises in representing clients who lack capacity, including the elderly and those with severe mental health issues and brain injuries, on all aspects of their property and financial affairs. The team has deep experience in handling professional deputyships, in addition to supporting family members who are acting as lay deputies.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jane Bennett
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Jane Bennett
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Band 3

Jane Bennett is managing partner of the firm and an experienced financial deputy. She acts on behalf of vulnerable individuals as well as advising lay deputies and trustees on a range of matters including financial abuse and safeguarding issues. She is also often called upon as an expert witness in complex matters.

Jane cares deeply about her clients and ensures that the entire group reflects the firm's strong values.

Jane's knowledge and experience enables her to get to grips with large volumes of material with speed and efficiency, and also to make balanced decisions without undue deliberation or caution.

Sophie Auckland
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Sophie Auckland
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Up and Coming

Sophie Auckland counsels clients with acquired brain injuries on a range of property and affairs matters, particularly in regard to property purchases.

Sophie is excellent, efficient and friendly. She provides an extremely client-focused service.

Sophie is a very caring individual whose empathy skills come across strongly.

Sophie brings a real sense of care and concern to her clients' needs. She maintains a very high level of intellectual involvement whilst remaining straightforward and easy to deal with.

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Jane Bennett
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Jane Bennett
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Band 3
Sophie Auckland
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Sophie Auckland
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Up and Coming