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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP has ‘a very strong and experienced court of protection team’. David Wedgwood jointly heads the department with Alexandra Knipe – both of whom are ’very well respected’. Wedgwood undertakes both welfare and financial related litigation in the court of protection. He receives referrals from the Official Solicitor, local authorities and other lawyers. Knipe frequently deals with deputyships arising from complex personal injury and clinical negligence cases. She supports clients with acquired brain injuries, severe physical disabilities and mental illnesses. The team is frequently instructed by other firms to undertake expert witness work as well.  Emma Tante often provides litigation COP support on complex multi-million pound compensation claims. In addition, she is continuing to develop her community care experience.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Ms Alexandra Knipe has always been supportive in her approach, ensuring the case manager's opinion is always noted. She is very professional in her manner and I feel a sense of relief knowing she is the deputy on my cases'.
  • ‘Strong diversity in the team including offices outside of central London. Alex Knipe is the stand out partner but with strong associates supporting’.

  • ‘Very experienced lawyers in this field dealing with some quite complex cases including overseas elements. Well respected with a good depth of knowledge'.

  • ‘My dealings have been with Alexander Knipe and David Wedgewood both of whom are excellent practitioners, professionals with an excellent client manner. We have a common approach to our deputyships and I would recommend them to others'.

  • ‘ Each team member knows their client's case very well - there is never a sense of one size fits all. Alexandra Knipe and Emma Tante are stand out leadership individuals, inspiring their teams'.

  • ‘Very hard working, with excellent knowledge and lots of panache. Alexandra Knipe is incredibly dedicated to her work. David Wedgwood has excellent knowledge of niche areas of mental capacity law'.

  • ‘Anthony Gold has a very strong and experienced Court of Protection team. Alexandra Knipe and David Wedgwood are experts, well-known in the field and highly regarded'. 

  • ‘I have worked with Ms Emma Tante for several years and have always found her to be incredibly professional and supportive in her role. She can deal with complex cases and situations with ease and demonstrates clear reasoning in her decision making'. 

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Work highlights

  • In the matter of JS -acting for a Chinese resident in applications relating to setting up a support plan in Shanghai and facilitating a surrogacy in California, then to bring the baby from USA to PRC.
  • Acting for The Official Solicitor |Numerous matters involving property disputes and consequential instructions to take deputyships to safeguard assets going forward]
  • The Trustees of the M Trusts - acting to recover stolen trust assets, restructuring trusts, then deputyship application, so as to deliver improved quality of life.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Alexandra Knipe

Alexandra Knipe

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Joint head of Court of Protection Department and Partner in the firm.  Alexandra specialises in supporting clients who have sustained injuries through accidents, clinical negligence or mismanagement at birth.  She is well known for her international client following, having dealt with Deputyship and trust matters in various jurisdictions, including the PRC and Hong-Kong.  Alexandra supports many European clients, with on-going client links in Poland, France, Italy and Switzerland.

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Emma Tante

Emma Tante

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Emma is a Solicitor and Partner at the firm predominately specialises in providing Court of Protection litigation support to leading personal injury and clinical negligence litigators including drafting of expert evidence for High Court Proceedings. Emma manages complex and high value compensation awards for individuals who have suffered complex injuries and who are based both in the UK and internationally. Emma deals both with Deputyship management and Personal Injury Trusts and has experience in dealing with both contentious and non-contentious Court of Protection work.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alexandra Knipe, David Wedgwood

Other key lawyers

Emma Tante