Court of Protection: Property & Affairs | UK Bar

5 Stone Buildings is frequently referred to by instructing solicitors as the premier set for property and affairs matters due to its "wealth of experience and expertise among both its leading and junior counsel. 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. Recent work for the set includes advising a deputy on cross-border recognition to manage several million pounds' worth of property, and Gladstone v White, concerning the removal of a trustee.

Paul Jennings is the senior clerk.

Radcliffe Chambers is a well-regarded set for Court of Protection matters, with "excellent depth and breadth". 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 firm acts for the Official Solicitor and the Public Trustee, as well as individuals lacking capacity and their families.

John Clark is the head of clerking.

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: "They are very technical barristers, with a forward-thinking and problem-solving attitude." 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.