Anthony Fairweather
Clarke Willmott LLPThe ‘experienced team’ at Clarke Willmott LLP is ’sensible and pragmatic, delivering good outcomes’. Practice heads Anthony Fairweather and Anne Minihane are panel deputies. Fairweather specialises in extremely challenging deputyships, and also handles a range of cases involving complex, high-value financial arrangements, often with a cross-border dimension. Minihane acts as a deputy for those who have suffered brain injuries and strokes, had a diagnosis of dementia, or who have learning difficulties, as well as those with psychiatric illnesses. Claire Johnson joined the team in July 2023 from TLT. Johnson frequently supports on statutory will and gifting applications, particularly in relation to incapacitated business owners.
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‘This is a very busy team, led by two doyennes of the Court of Protection world. Their knowledge of Court of Protection matters is unrivalled and there cannot be anything they haven't seen. They are excellent at dealing with the difficult, weird and wonderful cases, and are very well resourced.’
‘Anne Minihane has a truly excellent eye for detail, and is a calm but formidable opponent in statutory will proceedings. Anthony Fairweather has endless energy and takes his role as Deputy very seriously.’
‘I find the team very approachable and professional. Anthony Fairweather will always be available in an emergency. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Nothing seems too much trouble and they will do their best to assist you in whatever your needs are.'
‘Anne Minihane has considerable experience in dealing with all aspects of PAA deputyships. She is a longstanding panel deputy and adept at dealing with the trickiest of family dynamics whilst finding good outcomes for vulnerable people.’
‘Anthony Fairweather is well versed in all COP matters. Anne Minihane is an eminently sensible and safe pair of hands.’
‘Anne Minihane is hugely experienced and a top-notch lawyer, as well as being charming to deal with.’
‘Anne Minihane and I have worked together on numerous statutory will applications. Anne is meticulous with great attention to detail but also practical and keen to get the right result. She has a kind and thoughtful approach to other professionals and clients.’
‘Anne Minihane is approachable, creative and always goes the extra mile for her clients.’
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Anthony Fairweather