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)
