England - London • Private client
Hugh James
Tom Hall now heads the department at Hugh James. Hall joined the firm from Thomson Snell & Passmore in September 2022 and brings with him a wealth of experience in complex deputyships involving other jurisdictions. Hall is also frequently instructed to act as an expert witness on Court of Protection and deputyship costs. The team has ‘great knowledge and expertise, but at the same time is down to earth and makes everything easy to understand for clients.' Andrew Harding is another significant member of the department. Harding is vastly experienced in assisting individuals with an acquired brain injury as well as their families. Senior associate Charlotte Fletcher is lauded for her work in property and financial affairs deputyships.
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‘They provide depth and breadth of resources as Professional Deputies. Whilst providing services they are always willing to listen to the client, our ideas and questions, as well as providing solutions themselves. They have supported us with guidance, structure, and sound feedback’.
‘Andrew Harding has provided a solid sounding board providing clear overviews of needs, opportunities and available solutions. Charlotte Fletcher is accommodating, helpful and available for day-to-day matters'.
‘They are a great team. They are all easy to get hold of. Personally, I feel they have made life so much easier for my husband. There is always someone from the team at hand to chat to when needed.’
‘Kate Coles and Charlotte Fletcher have been brilliant at keeping me updated when required answering any questions I have in layman's terms so I can understand’.
‘Joy Davies is a great help to us. Always on hand to answer any query and happy to talk through in a clear manner on our level’.
‘Tom Hall is both compassionate and professional, a real joy to work with. His understanding of the clients he works with and the other professionals involved makes working together so much easier'.
‘I’ve only worked with Tom Hall, who now heads the team, but he brings something positive to a firm that is already focussed on the relationship with professionals as well as clients and their families'.
- 'The CoP team at Hugh James work hard at building individual relationships with clients and get to know each client's individual circumstances and wishes. A number of my clients are with the CoP team at Hugh James and are all very happy with the service'.
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Tom Hall