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Julia Abrey

Julia Abrey

UK 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Court of Protection: Property & Affairs

UK-wide

12 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Julia is a partner specialising in elder law and mental capacity. She is head of the elder law team. She has recognised expertise in international and cross border mental capacity issues. The immediate past chair of STEP’s multi-jurisdictional Mental Capacity Special Interest Group, Julia is a regular writer and lecturer on elder law and capacity topics. Julia has worked with the OPG in the UK and governments outside the UK in relation to updating law and practice in the mental capacity area. Julia is also one of the two UK members of the US National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Inc and a past Chair of Solicitors for the Elderly.

Career

MA (Oxon) Jurisprudence 1984. Articled with Withers. Partner 1993.

Professional Memberships

Member: Solicitors for the Elderly, STEP; Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - UK-wide

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Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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

    Court of Protection: Property & AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

    Court of Protection: Property & AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

    Court of Protection: Property & AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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