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Kingsley Napley LLP

Court of Protection: Property & Affairs

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Kingsley Napley LLP

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Our expert Court of Protection and deputyship lawyers provide practical support, forward planning, and legal advice for individuals lacking capacity, acting as professional deputies and trustees where needed. We assist lay deputies, attorneys, and professionals, including those representing high-net-worth families with complex affairs, on legal matters, including the creation of disabled or vulnerable person’s trusts. Known for resolving disputes involving financial, health, and welfare issues, often across jurisdictions, we work closely with offshore intermediaries and family offices to protect our clients’ interests. Collaborating with other teams at Kingsley Napley, we offer integrated expertise across medical negligence, personal injury, real estate, family law, corporate and commercial, employment, private client, and tax disputes.

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Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Kingsley Napley often acts for individuals awarded substantial sums of money as a result of clinical negligence, including those with acquired brain injury. The firm advises on contested deputyship and statutory will applications as well as cases involving financial abuse. The team has further experience handling investment and property matters.

Strengths

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  • What truly sets Kingsley Napley’s Court of Protection team apart is their blend of rigorous legal mastery and genuine human empathy. Their client-centered philosophy really shines.

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  • The team bring a mix of technical skill and a very human approach, which makes a big difference when you’re dealing with situations that affect your family’s future.

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  • Everyone is excellent at keeping us up to date and involved in any changes or requirements needed and are able to explain things so that we understand.

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  • They are really coordinated as a team, providing an excellent and seamless client service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Simon Hardy
    Band 2Simon Hardy

    Simon Hardy

    Simon Hardy is highly regarded for his experience handling complex property and affairs proceedings, including contested deputyship and statutory will applications. He often acts as a professional deputy for vulnerable individuals with brain injury.
    • Simon Hardy combines very strong technical knowledge with clear, calm and thoughtful advice.

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    • Simon is professional, knowledgeable, respectful and understanding of our situation.

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    • Simon provides clear guidance and proactive problem-solving.

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  • Band 4Kiran Vasudeva
    Band 4Kiran Vasudeva

    Kiran Vasudeva

    Kiran Vasudeva frequently acts for individuals with brain injury and neurodegenerative disease, assisting with powers of attorney, gift applications and statutory wills. She also acts in cases involving financial abuse and capacity issues.

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