LAWYER PROFILE

James Pantling-Skeet

UK 2026

Boyes Turner

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Education: Individuals

UK-wide

5 years ranked

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Boyes Turner

Practice Areas

James Pantling-Skeet is a Partner in Boyes Turner’s highly regarded Community Care, Court of Protection and Special Educational Needs teams. He provides a holistic, empathetic yet focused service to parents, young people, families, Attorneys, Deputies, Case Managers and Charities. His combined Community Care and Special Educational Needs expertise means he is well-placed to provide comprehensive legal advice relating to rights of children and adults living with a disability, injury, or illness. James and his team provide an all-age service.

Professional Memberships

James is a member of the Professional Deputy Forum (PDF) Committee and the Court of Protection Practitioners Association (COPPA) South Central Committee. He is also an Ambassador of the Dorset Children’s Foundation.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Education: Individuals - UK-wide

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Senior associate James Pantling-Skeet is a special educational needs specialist with notable experience in community care and the Court of Protection. He regularly assists the parents of children with disabilities in disputes with local authorities over provision and placement aspects of Education, Health and Care Plans.

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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - UK-wide

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

James Pantling-Skeet is highlighted for his advice on a range of complex matters including safeguarding issues, care funding and property adaptation. He has a lot of experience representing the interests of individuals with acquired brain injuries.

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Strengths

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James is an excellent practitioner, and families trust him with their legal matters.
Education: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James is one of the most thorough solicitors I have ever worked with. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and supports clients well.
Education: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James Pantling-Skeet is incredibly responsive, always goes above and beyond and is very approachable.
Education: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James Pantling-Skeet is incredibly clever, quick, empathetic and communicative.
Education: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James is friendly, knowledgeable and easy to work with.
Education: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James fights hard for his clients and he always speaks out for them. His knowledge is very valuable.
Court of Protection: Health & WelfareChambers Guide to the Legal Profession