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Simpson Millar LLP

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Led by Melanie Varey, the agile team at Simpson Millar LLP has considerable expertise in the full range of property and affairs, as well as health and welfare work. It frequently acts as a professional deputy, and also provides a full range of support to lay deputies and families. Varley, who has ‘bundles of experience’, specialises in complex cases concerning capacity and sexual relations, and is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor. Kate Edwards is now at Fletchers Solicitors.

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  • ‘Really talented, dedicated team with excellent knowledge of both property and affairs and health and welfare'.

  • ‘The solicitors at this firm are extremely knowledgeable and experienced in Court of Protection law and procedure. They are genuinely invested in each client they represent, and this is clear in their diligent preparation of case.’

  • ‘Aimee Last has considerable knowledge of Court of Protection law and procedure'.

  • ‘Simpson Millar has a large team of specialist lawyers that patently draw upon each other's experience and knowledge to create a highly successful team'.

  • ‘Simpson Millar have an excellent Court of Protection team, with national reach and strength in depth. I can be confident that they will provide high quality representation and will conduct proceedings in a professional and efficient manner'.

  • ‘Mel Varey leads the Court of Protection team. Mel is an outstanding lawyer who is determined and tenacious in the way she represents her clients. Jamie Gordon, an Associate in Mel's team, also stands out for his compassionate and professional work in representing often very vulnerable clients'.

  • ‘The excellent team is a nationwide presence'.

  • ‘Caroline Hurst delivers well measured, clear and concise advice. She has the ability to build a fantastic rapport with some of the most vulnerable clients in our society'.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Melanie Varey

Other key lawyers

Aimee Last, Jamie Gordon, Caroline Hurst