UK Bar All Circuits Court of Protection: Property & Affairs

5 Stone Buildings is frequently referred to by instructing solicitors as the premier set for property and affairs matters due to its "consistency of specialists at the top of their field." Other sources report: "They are the leader in the field." Members are recognised for their expert handling of lasting powers of attorney disputes, deputyship-related matters and complex statutory will and gift applications, and are regularly involved in leading test cases. The team routinely receives instructions from leading private client firms, as well as the Public Guardian and the Official Solicitor. 5 Stone was recently involved in a statutory will application arising from suspected financial abuse for an estate valued at around £5 million.

Radcliffe Chambers is a well-regarded set for Court of Protection matters and houses a strong bench of barristers experienced in the handling of a wide range of property and affairs cases. Tenants offer considerable expertise in disputes concerning statutory wills, inheritance tax planning, deputyship arrangements and the registration of lasting powers of attorney. The set's broad expertise also encompasses trusts matters and the sale of property. The team acts the Official Solicitor and the Public Trustee, as well as individuals lacking capacity and their families.

Ten Old Square is a formidable set, offering expertise spanning a wide range of property and affairs matters. Members are regularly instructed in statutory will and gift applications, drawing on the set's recognised strength in private client and tax law. An instructing solicitor comments: "You always know that you are going to get an expert. All individuals are able to quickly grasp the issues involved and see the big picture." Additional areas of expertise for the team include disputes surrounding lasting powers of attorney and the sale of property. The set's tenants routinely act for individuals and their families, as well as the Official Solicitor.