Professional background
I have a particular interest in acting for clients who have sustained catastrophic brain injuries as a result of personal injury or medical negligence.
I have extensive experience in both the private and public legal sectors advocating on behalf of vulnerable clients.
My expertise encompasses:
- Navigating complex Court of Protection matters, including disputes, pre and post-settlement
- Managing high-value settlements
- Dealing with the intricacies of high-value property purchases and adaptation projects
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure clients receive comprehensive support
- Challenging public sector organisation decisions
- Attending court hearings in relation to a client's best interests.
My legal expertise extends beyond Court of Protection matters, encompassing medical negligence, personal injury, family law, employment law, housing and property, and private client law. I also have experience dealing with health and welfare, deprivation of liberty proceedings, as well as claims of undue influence and breach of trust.
Awards & recognition
Authored pieces
Court of Protection
Insight
Drugs, Debts and Deputyship: unique challenge in recent Court of Protection case
20.06.2025
The recent decision by the Court of Protection in EG v P [2024] EWCOP P confronts the unique question: Can a deputy settle a protected party’s drug debt to shield them from potential criminal reprisals? The case highlights significant issues regarding capacity, criminal liability, and the boundaries within which a deputy operates.
