The team, which is led by Francesca Gabbitas, moved from Abbotstone Law to Dovestone Law in 2023. The specialist Court of Protection group frequently acts for clients where there is a crossover between mental capacity and complex mental health issues. It regularly appears in court on complicated and significant health and welfare matters. Kate Luscombe often advises clients who are deprived of their liberty, and on human rights issues. Andrea Spyrou is another key figure in the group.
Testimonials
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‘An outstanding team with significant experience of complex and novel Court of Protection welfare cases. They demonstrate impressive knowledge of the legal and technical aspects of the area, as well as practical matters and crossovers with related legal areas, such as mental health.’
‘Andrea Spyrou: an excellent lawyer who brings her extensive experience of mental health work to her Court of Protection welfare cases and continuously demonstrates a commitment to robustly advancing the client's interests.'
- 'Kate Luscombe: conducts Court of Protection welfare cases with stellar attention to detail and thoroughness, identifying issues of importance to clients and working hard to secure them positive outcomes in sensitive and challenging cases.'
- 'Lucinda Broad: a knowledgeable Court of Protection welfare lawyer who is able to navigate challenging and unexpected issues which arise in cases pragmatically and resolutely.'
- 'Francesca Gabbitas has impressive experience of novel and complex Court of Protection welfare cases, demonstrating strong knowledge of the area, as well as care and sensitivity when dealing with vulnerable clients.’
‘Angela Smith is a good communicator, is organised and provides a great service to her clients.’
‘Commitment to upholding the rights of vulnerable people who lack mental capacity, committed to ensuring the best outcome in often difficult circumstances.’
‘Rhiannon Jones has a great attention to detail and can see problems before they occur and work to head them off. She has a calm and collaborative style of working that ensures that sensible agreement is reached when possible.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francesca Gabbitas