Court of Protection: Property & Affairs
UK-wide
2 years ranked
Provided by Hodge Jones & Allen
Christine is a Partner and Solicitor at Hodge Jones & Allen, where she heads the Court of Protection & Deputyship department. She is also a Director of the Hodge Jones & Allen Trust Corporation Limited.
She specialises in property and financial affairs Court of Protection applications, including Statutory Wills, trustee matters, and gift applications. Christine acts as a professional Deputy for over 50 clients, many of whom have sustained catastrophic injuries and received substantial damages or interim payments.
Christine works closely with clinical negligence and personal injury lawyers to provide the evidence required for successful claims. She also manages interim funds, supports clients through the financial aspects of their claims, and provides expert witness statements on deputyship costs in litigation proceedings.
In addition to her Deputyship work, Christine acts as a professional trustee, helping clients understand their financial awards and guiding them in managing their money within a safe, protected framework. Her approach ensures clients are empowered to make informed financial decisions.
Christine has successfully completed the intermediate tier Professional Deputies Forum qualification.
Christine is a committee member of the Professional Deputies Forum.
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Christine heads the mental capacity and deputyship department at Hodge Jones & Allen. She is an experienced deputy, advising clients who lack capacity such as the elderly and individuals with catastrophic injuries.
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Christine is outstanding in every area: she is responsive, strong and kind.
Christine balances the needs of the client against what is reasonable; she is not afraid to make unpopular decisions in the best interests of the client.
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