Parklane Plowden is home to ‘a strong Court of Protection team’. Simon Wilkinson is well-versed in advising on health and welfare matters, and has established expertise in handling cases involving deprivation of liberty and capacity issues, and Marisa Lloyd stands out for her experience in advising on property and affairs issues, including acting as counsel to the public guardian on disputes concerning lasting powers of attorney. Anna Datta is ’considered and calm in her approach’, and Richard Copnall regularly acts for local authorities and clinical commissioning groups in a wide range of Court of Protection work. Tom Barclay-Semple is instructed by family members, local authorities, and the Official Solicitor in welfare applications, often involving issues of mental capacity.
Testimonials
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- 'The clerks at Parklane Plowden are a delight to work with. Stephen Render is particularly helpful.'
- 'Claire Wright is always very responsive and on top of things.'