Court of Protection Legal 500 North West
“Land Law LLP has extensive legal experience and is able to apply years of experience to an area of law that requires careful consideration from all sides. Litigation often requires cooperation, but it starts with knowing the law and what the backstop is, and land law has that capability. Irwin Mitchell has a large and long-established team that provides “excellent customer service” in the areas of real estate and business, as well as health and wellness issues. Lucy Nicol and Yogi Amin lead a team of “high quality people” that supports more than 1,500 customers and more than 1,250 delegates nationwide. He is “full of talented people” who advise on all aspects of judicial protection against litigation of judicial interests up to proxies. In addition, he acts as a professional trustee or trustee in many complex high-value cases involving multi-million pound funds and manages over £1.5 billion in protected party assets. The Public Law and Human Rights team helps clients resolve many issues, such as where a person should live or serious medical treatment. Angela Jackman KC has joined the Simpson Millar LLP team. The firm “deserves its excellent reputation in this field because clients receive a comprehensive, efficient and highly professional service,” including from experienced practitioners Damian Hodkinson and Joanna Grewer. Kuit Steinart Levy LLP has earned a reputation for advising wealthy business owners and families on wills, trusts and estates, including complex tax planning, asset protection and court work.
His niche expertise includes advice on tax investigations and tax disclosure work, as well as cryptocurrency taxation. Paul Bricknell was promoted to head the team in February 2022, succeeding former boss Graham Wood. Bricknell is a key point of contact when it comes to succession planning for a family business and maximizing tax efficiency for clients. Timber is an important point of contact for tax disclosures to HMRC as well as for the reduction of inheritance tax. Executive partner Robert Levy is another important name in tax matters. “The best private law team in the jurisdiction in terms of reputation and quality of the lawyer. The emphasis on collaborative family law means that family disputes are often resolved through less destructive means in court proceedings. Their lawyers are invariably highly skilled, very intelligent and also attentive to every detail of a case. Their customer support is very impressive. “Working with Alexandra Jones is fantastic and my first stop for any legal planning issues. I appreciate their advice and detailed understanding of urban planning legislation and its practical implications, as well as a thorough understanding of economic realities.
“The team is well equipped and dedicated. He provides effective legal advice with a good knowledge of the client`s needs and a good tactical awareness. The team is made up of a number of experienced lawyers with a good knowledge of issues who take a pragmatic approach to business. “Determined, energetic and proactive. Instant actions and notifications. Willingness to listen carefully when taking instructions and explain legal procedures when discussing the progress of a case. The ability to quickly grasp the key issues of a case, explain the available options and suggest a clear strategy. Reassuring and robust, but pragmatic and professional approach to negotiations with opponents.
“Paul Maddock continues to be an exceptional litigator who always finds a remarkable balance between calm, sympathy and determination in all these difficult times. His skills and reputation are proportional to those of lawyers who have been practicing much longer than him. He possesses an excellent combination of legal knowledge, business acumen and customer service skills to provide each client with the entire service at an impeccable level. “Simon Colvin provides clear and concise legal advice and recommendations with a clear business perspective and is consistently praised by directors and industry executives for his approach and the way he handles complex legal issues. Simon is also clearly very passionate about this area of law and the journey to net zero, providing additional information and insights in these areas. “Hill Dickinson LLP`s practice has shown a highly professional but empathetic approach to handling my case. After comparing them to other family law practices, I can conclude that they are the best in their field. I looked at many aspects of personal approach, efficiency and legal expertise. Hill Dickinson llP would never consider dealing with other family law issues that may arise in the future.
The family team at BPS Family Law LLP is led by Caroline Swain, a specialist in cases such as divorce, financial settlements and child issues for high net worth individuals. The team`s child labor includes custody and maintenance disputes, especially with respect to trusts and foreign real estate. The group is particularly known for its expertise in advising members of Manchester`s Jewish community, as well as for its frequent appearances before judges, counties, high courts and courts of appeal in the north of England. Gorvins Solicitors advises particularly strongly on claims under the Succession Act, contested estates and the contestation and contestation of wills. He has niche experience in dealing with fraudulent wills and invalid wills that impair mental performance. Michael Smoult was promoted to Practice Leader in June 2021 and specializes in controversial estates, claims under the Inheritance Act of 1975 and controversial wills. Other key contacts include Julie Burgess, who became a partner in December 2021, and Danielle Clements, a senior partner, who focuses on litigation that often involve contentious estates and challenges to the validity of wills. Christine Thornley left in September 2021. Burke Niazi Solicitors & Advocates “employs compassionate, dedicated, knowledgeable lawyers with the highest professional standards. Their commitment to their clients is exemplary and their interaction with other professionals is always polite. Keith Clarke and Michael Barrett jointly lead the ministry and are both accredited legal representatives established under the Law Society`s Mental Capacity Act (Welfare) accreditation system.
She has particular experience in social matters, including cases of deprivation of liberty and litigation related to care and residence. Hill Dickinson LLP is a specialized family practice focused on complex, high-quality marital disputes, complex financial recourse issues and international child relocation cases. Clients often include footballers and their partners, media personalities and actors, as well as business owners. Practice leader Joanne Raisbeck is recognized for her expertise in high-level financial matters, including pre- and post-marriage and divorce contracts, while Sarah McCarthy, a senior licensed legal executive, focuses on children`s private rights. Ellie Webster, Senior Partner, joined weightmans LLP in April 2021 and is particularly strong in resettling children abroad. “I have worked closely with Amandeep Dosanjh on a number of cases. She is good at explaining things to our clients and me in simple language. She is very helpful and always takes the time to discuss complex cases with me, sometimes she gives me informal legal advice. “Jemma Garside for Kingsley Napley took the time to understand my family`s situation and was able to provide advice that went beyond just filling out and filling out forms.
