Megan joined JMW in September 2020 as Partner and Head of Court of Protection (COP). She acts as deputy, trustee and attorney and is also a director of JMW Trust Corporation Limited. Megan manages one of the largest and fastest-growing COP teams in the country. She also: Handles the team’s most complex cases (10% pro bono) involving multi-million-pound estates, international assets, contested legal proceedings and fraud allegations. Supports clients with the most profound disabilities, reduced life expectancy and challenging behaviours. She builds trust with clients, their families and their support network. Provides free training/seminars to care providers, local authorities and charities, promoting awareness and collaboration to support vulnerable children/adults.
England - North West • Private client
JMW Solicitors LLP
Complex Court of Protection matters and multi-jurisdictional private client work form the cornerstone of the practice at JMW Solicitors LLP. The team are increasingly involved with financial abuse cases, as well as deputyship work, while demonstrating aparticular strength in alternative investment structures, a key feature of private client head Joe Cobb‘s practice. Cross-border work centres on trust planning and restructuring for new domiciles, and the team is also active on Court of Protection cases, led by Megan Christie-Copeland, such as forensic investigations into missing accounts and investments, obtaining capacity assessments and establishing Lasting Powers of Attorney. Andrew Cusworth competently handles the firm’s cross border work and continues to provide trusted support to individuals who lack capacity. Russell Kaminski is an expert within the evolving cryptocurrency and digital asset landscapes.
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Testimonials
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‘Joe Cobb provides excellent, detailed, pragmatic advice to clients. He has the ability to get to the heart of each issue and provide the most appropriate solution for the individual circumstances.'
‘Rebecca Brown is an excellent choice for advice in complex clinical negligence claims involving Claimants with lifelong needs in relation to the costs of managing high value settlements.’
‘Joe Cobb is exceptional in front of clients and a wonderful contact for general advice in my day-to-day operations. I have only ever heard positive reviews of Joe and that echoes my experience and that of my clients.’’
‘Russell Kaminski has been brilliant. Extremely knowledgeable and came highly recommended to my clients looking for a solicitor.’
‘JMW have a dynamic team with a wealth of knowledge and experience to deal with the most complex of cases. Always proactive in their day to day and always able to find solutions to whatever is put in front of them all with superb level of communication throughout the process providing confidence and reassurance to their clients in a difficult period.’
‘Joe Cobb Partner and Russell Kaminski - What makes these individuals stand out in what is an excellent team in its entirety is the level of care that they provide. Always on hand to discuss matters while connecting on a human level they are expert problem solvers nothing is ever an issue.’
‘The quality of the partners is the most important factor when leading a business in the local market and JMW have some of the most experienced partners in the private client space, which is key to their success.’
‘Joe Cobb is very easy to deal with and has a no-nonsense approach. He very quickly understands the matters in-hand and, through his experience, he knows how to deal with it effectively and in the client's best interests.’
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Leading individuals
Partner & Head of Private Client Joe joined JMW in July 2019 in the Private Client Department, having spent ten years at Addleshaw Goddard. His expertise relates to providing tax, estate and succession planning to ultra-high net worth individuals, institutional clients and entrepreneurs, with a focus on owner-managed businesses and corporate vehicles. He also has extensive experience advising on trust formation and administration, high value and international estate administration, and contentions trusts and estates.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joe Cobb, Megan Christie-Copeland