Disputed Court of Protection Matters
When families disagree about the care, finances or welfare of a vulnerable person — or when there are concerns about financial abuse or an unlawful LPA — the Court of Protection can intervene. We represent individuals and families in contested proceedings with sensitivity and expertise.
Types of Disputed Matters We Handle
We represent clients across the full range of contested Court of Protection proceedings
Residence & Care Disputes
Disputes between family members or between families and local authorities about where a vulnerable person should live and the care they receive.
Financial Management Disputes
Disputes about how a person's finances are being managed by a deputy, attorney or other party — including allegations of financial abuse.
LPA Objections
Raising or defending objections to the registration of a Lasting Power of Attorney on grounds of capacity, undue influence or fraud.
Family Disagreements
Disputes between family members about who should act as deputy, or disagreements about decisions made by an existing deputy or attorney.
Financial Abuse & Safeguarding
Urgent applications to the Court of Protection where there are concerns about financial abuse, exploitation or misuse of a vulnerable person's assets.
Capacity Disputes
Contested proceedings where there is a dispute about whether a person has or lacks mental capacity to make a particular decision.
Our Approach to Contested Proceedings
Contested Court of Protection proceedings can be emotionally draining for all involved. Our priority is always the welfare of the vulnerable person at the centre of the case, while robustly representing our client's position.
We explore all options for resolving disputes without the need for a full hearing — including mediation, round-table meetings and negotiated agreements — but we are fully prepared to litigate when necessary.
We act for family members, deputies, attorneys, local authorities, NHS trusts and care providers in Court of Protection proceedings across England and Wales.
Urgent Applications
In cases involving immediate risk to a vulnerable person — such as financial abuse, unlawful deprivation of liberty or urgent welfare decisions — we can make emergency applications to the Court of Protection on short notice.
The Court of Protection has the power to make interim orders to protect a person's interests while a full hearing is arranged.
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