Court of Protection: Property & Affairs
UK Bar Guide 2025 : All Circuits
Band 2
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
(020) 7831 0081Chambers Review
Radcliffe Chambers is a well-regarded set for Court of Protection matters, with "excellent depth and breadth". Tenants offer considerable expertise in disputes concerning statutory wills, inheritance tax planning, deputyship arrangements and the registration of lasting powers of attorney. The set's broad expertise also encompasses trusts matters and the sale of property. The firm acts for the Official Solicitor and the Public Trustee, as well as individuals lacking capacity and their families.
John Clark is the head of clerking.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are always exemplary and willing to go out of their way to assist."
"The clerks are highly proactive and quick to respond and advance matters."
"The clerks are always exemplary and willing to go out of their way to assist."
"The clerks are highly proactive and quick to respond and advance matters."
Notable Practitioners
Justin Holmes is a leading Court of Protection junior who is particularly good at lasting and enduring powers of attorney, contested deputyships and applications for declarations of capacity. His instructions come from a broad range of sources, including the Public Trustee, private clients and the Official Solicitor.He is also adept at handling professional negligence claims.
"Justin's depth of legal knowledge and pragmatic approach to advocacy makes him a go-to counsel."