Kate Edwards
Fletchers SolicitorsAt Fletchers Solicitors, the Court of Protection department offers services from its Southport, Manchester, and Leeds offices to clients across all areas of England and Wales. There are currently approximately 150 matters under management split between deputyship matters and trusteeships. The work of the department derives mainly from settlement awards following complex and high-value personal injury and clinical negligence claims, particularly involving cerebral palsy or significant brain injuries. Kate Edwards is the practice head. Julia Morrill is also recommended.
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‘Fletchers Solicitors' Court of Protection practice is distinguished by its dedicated team, led by experts like Kate Edwards, renowned for her expertise in CoP and personal injury trust matters. The practice offers a unique blend of personal injury and medical negligence services.'
‘Kate Edwards - with a dedicated approach to expanding the firm's Court of Protection offerings, she adeptly responds to the increasing demand for deputyship and trusteeship services, ensuring that clients receive the utmost care and professional guidance.’
‘The Team is a brilliant, innovative and a dynamic team. As a birth injury lawyer, I rely on the Court of Protection team to assist me with Trust/Deputy issues. They work collaboratively and are engaging.'
‘Kayleigh Smith is always willing to assist and act in the client's best interests. I am very impressed with Kayleigh and her ability to empathise, deal with sensitive issues but also make decisive choices that are in a client's best interest. Kate Edwards is also brilliant lawyer.'
‘Effective and timely communication. They consider costs to the client and best ways to ensure there is no unnecessary or excessive expenditure.’
‘The team are incredibly responsive with the client in the forefront. They are empathetic, informative and even if somebody is away on leave the other team members are up to speed with your case, able to help in the interim.’
‘The team are approachable, easy to contact. The team avoid jargon and approach any query the client has with empathy, explaining the 'next steps' in appropriate language always putting the client and family at ease.'
‘Fletchers offer a 'family friendly' approach to working with the client. The client knows exactly what each member of the team is responsible for and whom they should approach at any given time.'
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Kate Edwards