
Court of Protection: Property & Affairs
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Provided by Kingsley Napley LLP
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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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.
Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUKThe 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.
Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUKEveryone 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.
Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUKThey are really coordinated as a team, providing an excellent and seamless client service.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
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.
Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUKSimon is professional, knowledgeable, respectful and understanding of our situation.
Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUKSimon provides clear guidance and proactive problem-solving.
Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUK
Band 4 
Band 4 
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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Members
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Jemma Garside

Lauren Eyre

Melissa Joseph

Sameena Munir

Sophie Cook

Kiran Vasudeva
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Simon Hardy
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