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The ‘friendly and professional’ team at Simpson Millar LLP is ably led by Melanie Varey. It remains a firm of choice for professional litigation friends, families, and lay deputies on a wide variety of Court of Protection matters. It is experienced in the full range of matters, including health and welfare, and property and affairs. Caroline Hurst has been involved in a number of high-profile cases, while Aimee Last specialises in contested Court of Protection disputed welfare decisions.
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‘Melanie Varey and Caroline Hurst. Both standout as being personable but so experienced. They are a joy to work with.’
‘Simpson Millar is an excellent law firm with significant depth and expertise in Court of Protection.’
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for SF (by her litigation friend the Official Solicitor) in inter-jurisdictional issues relating to whether a Scottish Guardianship order could authorise a deprivation of liberty in England (Aberdeenshire Council v SF & Ors).
- Acting for KB (by her litigation friend the Official Solicitor) in a case concerning a community DoL application and clarification of the ‘unsoundness of mind’ requirement (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council v KB & Ors).