Andrew has over 30 years’ experience of acting for individuals with impaired mental capacity as a deputy, trustee, attorney and litigation friend. He is ranked in UK Chambers and Legal 500.
Andrew specialises in:
- Court of Protection
- Deputyships
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Personal Injury Trusts
- Cross-border incapacity (Andrew currently holds appointments equivalent to a deputy in three other jurisdictions)
- Acting as deputy for high net worth individuals
- Statutory wills and gift applications
- Acting as deputy during personal injury and clinical negligence litigation including acting as expert witness
- Local Authority care services including funding and charging
- NHS care funding
- Long-term residential and nursing care
Andrew was first appointed over 25 years ago as a Court of Protection deputy for property and affairs for clients who lack capacity. In that time he has dealt with every type of case and client, including those with: injuries as a result of clinical negligence or personal injury including acquired brain injury and birth injuries; clients dealing with claims to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority; psychological injury and PTSD; learning difficulties; mental health illnesses; individuals who have been sectioned; victims of abuse; victims of torture; clients living in isolation; family conflict; financial and other abuse; fluctuating capacity; drug, alcohol and gambling addictions; self-harming and criminal behaviour; clients suffering from dementia and other illnesses.
Memberships
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
- Court of Protection Practitioners’ Association (CoPPA)
- Professional Deputies Forum (PDF)
What his clients say
I have found Andrew to be very person-centred, professional and knowledgeable whilst at the same time being easy to work with. Andrew’s breadth of legal knowledge plays a key role in navigating the team that supports these very vulnerable service users with complex needs. Andrew is a calm voice during times of crisis and difficulty which has a positive effect on the rest of the team and professionals but most importantly the client and the family. Andrew does not step back from a challenge where it acts in the best interest of the service user. He is willing to make decisions to enhance the quality of life for the service users
What others say
Accreditations
What his clients say
I have found Andrew to be very person-centred, professional and knowledgeable whilst at the same time being easy to work with. Andrew’s breadth of legal knowledge plays a key role in navigating the team that supports these very vulnerable service users with complex needs. Andrew is a calm voice during times of crisis and difficulty which has a positive effect on the rest of the team and professionals but most importantly the client and the family. Andrew does not step back from a challenge where it acts in the best interest of the service user. He is willing to make decisions to enhance the quality of life for the service users