Philippa Barton

Practice Areas

Philippa is a Director and Solicitor at Duncan Lewis Solicitors and leads the Court of Protection department.

She has significant experience and is well regarded in Private Client and Court of Protection matters.

Philippa specialises in acting as professional deputy and trustee for mentally incapacitated clients. Many of her clients have received substantial damages awards for brain injury claims.

Philippa is sensitive and sympathetic in her dealings with clients and their families as many of her clients are vulnerable. She and her team are proud of the very personal service which their clients receive.

Philippa is known for her efficiency, attention to detail and technical expertise.

She has experience of managing a wide range of complex family and financial circumstances. Where conflicts arise, Philippa takes a pragmatic and sympathetic approach to resolve difficult issues.

Philippa regularly publishes articles in the legal press on issues relating to deputyship and vulnerable clients.

Philippa also acts as expert witness giving evidence as to likely future deputyship costs.

Professional Memberships

Philippa is an accredited member of the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners

Career

Director at Duncan Lewis Solicitors (July 2023 - present)