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Withers

Court of Protection: Property & Affairs

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Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Withers continues to be instructed by an enviable roster of private clients, who benefit from its wealth of experience in handling high-value, complex matters. The team frequently acts on matters involving vulnerable adults holding foreign assets and has a notable specialism in advising charities on statutory will and lifetime gift applications. Its international strength is complemented by team members in the USA, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Strengths

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  • The team at Withers has significant experience in likely every issue that could arise and the ability to handle them at the highest level.

    Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUK

  • I cannot sing the praises of the Withers team high enough; they were absolutely brilliant.

    Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUK

  • Withers demonstrates intense attention to detail, excellent project management skills and record keeping.

    Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Julia Abrey
    Julia Abrey

    Julia Abrey

    Julia Abrey is a consultant who advises on wills, trusts, probate and powers of attorney for vulnerable adults. She also advises on financial issues, including lifetime gift applications, with notable strength acting on cases with cross-border elements.

    • Julia Abrey is professional, empathetic and an excellent communicator.

      Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUK

    • Julia is a pleasure to work with and has huge experience.

      Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUK

    • Julia has deep knowledge and we felt that we were in safe hands as we navigated a complex issue.

      Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUK
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  • Stephen Richards
    Stephen Richards

    Stephen Richards

    Stephen Richards acts for vulnerable individuals and charities on statutory will applications. He further advises on property succession and inheritance matters, including those with cross-border elements.

    • He is well-rounded, very organised and amazing at project management.

      Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUK

    • Stephen was absolutely brilliant.

      Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUK

    • Stephen goes above and beyond and has great expertise and knowledge.

      Court of Protection: Property & Affairs respondentUK
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