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Provided by Nilufer Ozdemir
Nilufer is a highly experienced Court of Protection solicitor, recognised for her expertise in mental health and mental capacity law.
Nilufer helps clients navigate complex Court of Protection and Community Care matters, providing clear and compassionate legal guidance.
Nilufer specialises in cases concerning the health and welfare of individuals who lack capacity. She is passionate about helping people who are vulnerable and ensuring that their voices are heard. She is committed to protecting the rights of those who lack capacity and is regularly advocating for the subject matter, ‘P’ in complex Court of Protection proceedings through the Official Solicitor or as an Accredited Legal Representative (‘ALR’). She also represents family members and because of her experience of representing ‘P’ in the proceedings, she takes extra sensitive and collaborative approach to P’s best interests when acting for family members, with the appreciation that Court of Protection proceedings can be challenging for them.
For over a decade, Nilufer is known to undertake Court of Protection work and has provided training to professionals in the field on the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Nilufer also provides training to junior lawyers aspiring to become Court of Protection solicitors.
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Nilufer Ozdemir can advise on a range of issues surrounding care and residence arrangements, advising both protected parties and their family members. She is well-versed in community care work as well as matters brought to the Court of Protection. She is a fluent Turkish speaker.
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A wonderful solicitor to work for - she is always on top of the case and very organised.
I have been most impressed by the sensitivity and awareness she has in dealing with vulnerable clients, even those who are non-verbal: she tries to understand their life and put them first.
A wonderful solicitor to work for - she is always on top of the case and very organised.
I have been most impressed by the sensitivity and awareness she has in dealing with vulnerable clients, even those who are non-verbal: she tries to understand their life and put them first.