Court of Protection
The Court of Protection is where property, finance and welfare decisions are made for individuals who lack the mental health capacity to make decisions for themselves.
Proceedings related to the welfare and rights of vulnerable adults, children, carers, and family can have life-changing consequences and are often complex. As such, Court of Protection cases require experienced representation with an empathic, pragmatic approach to achieve outcomes that are in the best interest of the vulnerable person.
“Sara Haque is a hard worker who cares about her clients.”
“Chudi Grant wins plaudits for his client care skills. He is visible in the defence of a wide range of cases and is especially useful in matters involving mental health issues.”
I have always found the clerking team to be professional, friendly, accommodating to requests and prompt in their response.
“Chudi Grant is always well liked, even by difficult clients. He is able to put clients at ease and works hard to ensure that their case is properly put to the jury.”
I have found everyone I have spoken to so helpful and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend Kenworthy's Chambers to others who find themselves in a similar position to myself; preparing for a court hearing with no idea where to start.
Karen Little, Public Access Client
I am still in shock and absolute amazement that everything went in my favour yesterday! Janet Cragg did amazing, I couldn't have asked for a better Barrister! You have honestly brought me back to being myself again after what was a horrendous year.
Anonymous, Children Law Client
Janet Cragg is so professional but also down to earth. I could see the passion she has for the job! A tremendous team effort and a massive grateful thank you.
Anonymous, Children Law Client
I spoke to the client about yesterday's hearing, and she talked very highly of Janet Cragg, so please pass on my thanks!
Kirsty Black, Taylor Rose TTKW Limited
Kenworthy’s Court of Protection Mental Health Barristers represent vulnerable children and adults suffering from mental health disorders. Where no other suitable person has been identified by the court, Kenworthy’s represent The Official Solicitor or Professional Deputy. Kenworthy’s also represent local authorities, healthcare bodies, schools, and family members considering options for action or redress, at First-Tier Tribunals, at the Upper Tribunal, as well as The Court of Protection.
Our Barristers
Kenworthy’s Court of Protection Barristers
Edmund Farrell’s extensive knowledge of Family and Finance and Property Law makes him in a strong candidate to advise on issues that arise from cases before the Court of Protection.
Sarah Johnson’s Court of Protection work centres on the decisions made around financial, property, and welfare. She regularly handles Deprivation of Liberty orders and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
Janet Cragg represents clients detained under the Mental Health Act and nearest relatives applying for discharge or opposing displacement applications in the County Court and at Tribunal and Hospital Managers hearings.
Carol has had over 20 years of experience with clients for whom mental health is part of the issue in their cause, including advising and assisting on mental health units.
Stephen Tettey acts for mental health patients, not only in relation to issues of compulsory treatment in mental health review tribunal proceedings but also in matters that involve a criminal defence angle.
Paul Im Thurn accepts instructions in the Mental Health Tribunal and Court of Protection. He has considerable experience assisting clients with mental health problems arising out of disability, acquired brain injury or mental ill health.
Nadia Sarwar practices in the area Court of Protection and deals with applications relating to deputyship, general welfare issues. Nadia represents local authorities and litigation friends, including the Official Solicitor.
Barrister Colette Snape now accepts instructions in
mental health Court of Protection cases.
Carol Micah, Stephen Tettey, Janet Cragg and Paul Im Thurn all accept Public Access work.
Our Expertise
Our Mental Health Team handles a wide variety of cases in the Court of Protection (COP) including:
- Best Interest Decisions
- Community Care
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Disputed Capacity
- Emergency Applications
- Financial Issues
- Medical Treatment
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Mental Health
- Personal Welfare Applications
- Protection of Vulnerable Adults
- Public and Administrative Law
- Safeguarding Duties
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Contact Us
If you have a Court of Protection case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Mental Health Clerks Daniella Howarth and Courtney Richards on 0161 832 4036, email Daniella@kenworthys.co.uk, Courtney@kenworthys.co.uk or fill out our contact form.
