England - London • Private client
Clarke Willmott LLP
Clarke Willmott LLP has ‘a fantastic Court of Protection team which has genuine expertise, strength in depth, and can cover contentious and non-contentious work’. It has the benefit of two panel deputies, Anthony Fairweather and Anne Minihane . Fairweather has been appointed as deputy for over 220 people, and specialises in the management of high-value personal injury awards arising from complex catastrophic injury in clinical negligence cases. He also handles a range of cases with cross-border elements, and acts as an expert witness in personal injury litigation. Minihane acts as a deputy for those who have acquired brain injury, had a diagnosis of dementia, stroke or other learning difficulties, as well as those with psychiatric illnesses. In addition, she has a substantial practice in applications to the court of protection for the recognition and/or enforcement of foreign orders.
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Testimonials
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‘Anne Minihane has exceptional knowledge in her field and is able to provide in depth information concerning Court of Protection matters and also LPAs'.
‘They are extremely thorough and knowledgeable. They address issues immediately. They know their clients and their families well and always work to improve lives and to secure the best possible solution for each client'.
‘Personalised attention given with expertise and compassion. Anne Minihane is dedicated to her clients and prepared to go the extra mile in seeking the best outcomes for them'.
'Anthony Fairweather and Victoria Day are good. I feel we have a great relationship with them. Always there for us’.
'Anthony Fairweather is one of a kind. He is very down to earth, very honest and extremely supportive to the family too. He listens well without being judgmental'.
‘Good, strong professional deputy offering. Anne Minehane and Michelle Manley excellent with clients at all stages. Anne Minihane is calm and professional, and Michelle is an unsung hero of the team’.
‘The Deputy Anthony Fairweather is one of the most professional and caring individuals I have met in my time within the world of the court of protection. He demonstrates a great knowledge surrounding each of the people who he holds Deputyships for. Anthony has a great team which supports him, in particular Michelle Manley'.
‘Bonita Walters is a superb lawyer who gets great results. Clients including Anne Minihane are fantastically knowledgeable and a delight to deal with'.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Anne Minihane is a partner in Clarke Willmott solicitors’ Bristol Private Capital team and a panel Deputy for the Court of Protection.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anthony Fairweather