The team at Kingsley Napley LLP 'is adept at handling a range of Court of Protection disputes, often under high pressure, with skill and a deft touch’. Clients also note that ‘they have great all round vision on how an application may play out’. Its primary focus is on assisting clients with matters pertaining to property and affairs, and it now also extends to health and welfare. The group has a case load of over 160 regular deputyships and trusteeships. Practice head Simon Hardy has substantial experience of dealing with complex cerebral palsy and brain injury cases. He also frequently advises on statutory wills and gift applications. Other key names include Anita Gill, Ryan Mowat, and Jemma Garside.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Simon Hardy handles the day-to-day transactions, everything runs smoothly, and the team is exceptional - highly recommended.’
  • ‘Kingsley Napley have an ability to pick up the most challenging cases and turn them into success stories. They fight hard for clients in the most difficult situations, and get great results by their excellent judgement, technical knowledge and common sense.’

  • ‘Kingsley Napley have a very strong Court of Protection offering from top to bottom. Strong leadership ensures that cases are well-managed and subject-matter expertise at all levels ensures effective delivery.’

  • ‘Professional deputy and partner Anita Gill is a real expert in the mental capacity and the Court of Protection. She exudes confidence. Ryan Mowat has a well-deserved reputation for excellence. He's clever, strategically astute, and always on top of his cases.'

  • ‘Ryan Mowat is superb; his skills are really well suited to Court of Protection work because he is just so good at spotting the sensible way through.'

  • ‘Kingsley Napley have a great depth of experience relevant to Court of Protection disputes.  Simon Hardy is very calm and knowledgeable.'

  • 'Jemma Garside is developing a great reputation not least for her 'bedside manner' and ability to explain legal issues in simple terms.’
  • ‘Able to deliver even on complex issues that others may shy away from. Simon Hardy is the standout character. A partner with decades of experience that cannot be easily replicated.’

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Practice head

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Simon Hardy

Other key lawyers

Anita Gill, Ryan Mowat, Jemma Garside