We are responsive to our clients’ needs and the evolving law in this area. Statements are always delivered to the deadline given and our expert and the support team is able to turn around statements in very tight timescales when required.
Expert witness statements can be provided:
- for Claimants, detailing professional fees and Court of Protection costs that are likely to be incurred, whether a lay or professional Deputy is to be appointed
- for Defendants, assessing the reasonableness of claims for professional fees and Court of Protection costs put forward by a Claimant
- on the costs of a personal injury trust and whether its use is appropriate as opposed to a professional deputyship
Other services
- preparation of informal assessments and reports on Court of Protection costs where formal statements for service are not required
- advising on the appointment of joint and several deputies and the associated costs
- advising on the contrasting roles of deputy and case manager
- attending conferences and Court to give evidence.
Contact Margaret Christodoulou, the Executive for the Expert witness team on Margaret.christodoulou@hughjonessolicitors.co.uk or on 0161 871 3686, if you'd like to discuss how the team can help.
