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A useful guide to the Court of Protection here from the Brain Injury Group.

Guide to the Court of Protection A simple, plain English, guide to the Court of Protection. Providing an overview of power of attorney, deputies, accounts and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

We’re incredibly proud to see specialist Deputyship solicitor and Hyphen Law Director Kelly Knight recognised as a Top 10 Court of Protection influencer by Business Today in their Lawyer Awards 2023. Kelly says:

“I am delighted to have been recognised as someone making a difference within the Court of Protection legal field. I thoroughly enjoy working with my clients and helping to make a difference. Thank you to the whole Hyphen Law team for all the support that they provide to our clients and their families and also the support they provide to me!”

Top 10 Influencers in UK’s Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - Business Today In the UK, specialists in the Court of Protection: Property & Affairs work tirelessly to provide legal support and guidance to individuals lacking capacity due to catastrophic injuries, clinical negligence and birth injuries among other reasons. These lawyers hold a crucial role, often acting as dep...

It's important to have a will so that you can ensure your wishes are followed when you pass away. But what happens if you lack mental capacity?

It's important to know that should you or a loved one be deemed to lack capacity, you can still have a will.

In our latest blog, specialist Court of Protection solicitor Nicola Ogden explains the concept of 'testamentary capacity' and runs through the process for making or amending a will when an individual does not possess this.

How does a person's level of understanding or 'capacity' impact on their ability to make a Will? - Swindon, Bristol, London Wills are important documents that set out, among other things, what should happen to a person s property and other assets such as cash and personal belongings...

Read our latest article for the Brain Injury Group on what happens when someone regains .

Hyphen Law Associate Solicitor Elizabeth Metcalfe covers the next steps to take when is regained and outlines what life can look like after the .

https://www.braininjurygroup.co.uk/news/capacity-what-happens-someone-regains-mental-capacity/

A question of capacity - what happens if someone regains mental capacity? What happens when someone regains the mental capacity needed to manage their property and affairs and the implications for Deputies.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sally Calverley as Chief Executive of Hyphen Law.

Sally brings a wealth of expertise and experience from the legal sector where she has held senior positions at law firms including Carbon Law Partners, Bevan Brittan and Capsticks.

An experienced executive coach and business mentor, Sally is a founding partner of the highly successful management consultancy business, Richmonte Wells, which launched in 2010 to provide strategic advice to growing, ambitious businesses in the professional services sector.

She has also held several directorships in the construction industry and leadership roles as a non-executive director and charity trustee.

Sally said:

“Our strength comes from our people and we have some of the best lawyers, paralegals and support staff in the business. From the outset, I’ve been impressed with the calibre of our staff, the willingness of everyone to get stuck in and do what they can to help vulnerable, injured, or sick people.

“There’s a real commitment here to working together as a team and underlying it all, is the fact that our staff really care. It is this company culture that really sets Hyphen Law apart from other law firms.

“The business has huge potential for growth, and as we expand, we can help even more people to get their lives and their family’s lives back on track. I am excited about working with our talented teams to really make a difference in our clients’ lives and help those who need our legal and financial advice and support.”

https://www.hyphenlaw.co.uk/site/blog/press-releases/new-chief-executive-for-hyphen-law-as-it-sets-sights-on-growth

Have you ever wondered what the difference between the Court of Protection ( ) and the Office of the Public Guardian ( ) is?

When someone cannot make important decisions for themselves because they lack due to a severe brain injury or serious illness, they need a to help manage their affairs.

This is when the COP and the OPG get involved - but they have separate roles during the Deputyship process.

Associate Solicitor Elizabeth Metcalfe explains the different roles in detail in her latest https://www.hyphenlaw.co.uk/site/blog/hyphen-blog/the-court-of-protection-and-the-office-of-the-public-guardian

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Metcalfe who has joined the Hyphen Law team as an Associate Solicitor.

Liz has excellent experience in matters including services and the creation and management of .

She is an affiliate member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners and a fully accredited member of the Solicitors for the Elderly .

Director of Hyphen Law Christine Bunting said:

"Liz brings a wealth of experience to strengthen and build on our existing specialisms. It has been a pleasure to welcome Liz to Hyphen Law and we are all very much looking forward to working with her and introducing her to some new faces."

Liz will be based in our Bristol office and will be supporting our clients in the South West and beyond.

https://www.hyphenlaw.co.uk/site/people/profile/emetcalfe

We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!

We have strengthened our expert team with the promotion of Kelly Knight to Director of Hyphen Law.

This is exciting news for us as Kelly will play a crucial role in spearheading our business strategy and driving business development while working closely with Christine Bunting who heads the team.

Christine said:

“This is a well-deserved promotion for Kelly and we are delighted to celebrate her success. She is a talented and committed member of the legal team at Hyphen Law and has proved herself time and again to be an extremely valuable asset to the firm.

"We all value her expertise in the field of Court of Protection and her empathetic and professional approach with our clients and their families.”

Read more here https://www.hyphenlaw.co.uk/site/blog/press-releases/hyphen-laws-kelly-knight-promoted-to-director

Hyphen Law's Kelly Knight promoted to Director - Swindon, Bath, Bristol, London Hyphen Law, the specialist Court of Protection law firm headquartered in Swindon has strengthened its expert team with the promotion of Kelly Knight to...

We are delighted to announce that Hyphen law Director Christine Bunting and Associate Legal Director Kelly Knight have been recognised in the latest 2022 independent legal guide for their expertise in providing services for vulnerable clients lacking capacity.

Christine is described as "very knowledgeable, approachable and highly organised. She is calming, practical, and knows how to manage clients in a way where you help them to come to a decision in their best interests."

While Kelly received recognition as an 'associate to watch' and was praised as "very responsive and on the ball."

These latest accolades come hot on the heels of Hyphen Law's recent success in the 2022 Guide where the team was described as taking a “positive and inclusive approach to clients’ needs and is keen to ensure clients’ wellbeing throughout the process.”

You can read more here http://ow.ly/5Q6h50Gw0TQ

It's safe to say that here at Hyphen Law, our expert team is a pretty dedicated bunch. In fact, Hyphen Law and our fabulous clients are never far from our team members' minds. A case in point this week, our Paralegal Michelle Andrews took her trusty, Hyphen Law-branded bag on a day to trip to the beach in Wales! Very handy for beach towels and a picnic 🌞🏖️

Please help support this charity and the work they do supporting children with . Buy your raffle ticket today via the link below

https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/events/luxe-raffle/

Luxe Raffle! - Child Brain Injury Trust Monday, March 22 2021 - Wednesday, July 7 2021 @ All Day - Luxe Online Raffle... Child Brain Injury Trust's London Fundraising Group have kindly donated some luxurious prizes for our first online raffle of 2021. YOU can get your hands on these amazing prizes by simply purchasing an e-ticket on our o...

Huge congratulations to two members of our Hyphen Law team, Associate Legal Director Kelly Knight & Senior Case Management Assistant Laura Curtis who have completed their running challenge for Cerebra raising funds & awareness for children with brain conditions. Well done!

https://cerebra.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising/5k-may/

Get involved in 5k May! - Cerebra You can take part and do something amazing for amazing children in 3 easy steps; Anytime from 1st-31st May, run, walk, roll, cycle or even hop your way to completing 5k! Do it in one go or space it out over the month   Visit our fundraising page and make…

Director of Hyphen Law Christine Bunting was delighted to be asked recently to take part in a podcast with Anthony Gold Solicitors talking about drafting expert witness reports on future deputyship costs.

Christine said:
"In recent years, expert witness reports have become an intrinsic part of what I do, in addition to my deputyship work. It’s fantastic that Anthony Gold is leading the way in speaking about the crucial role expert witness reports play."

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3283856701646530&id=146341555398076"

CoP Conversations: Drafting Expert Witness Reports On Future Deputyship Costs Our Sixth CoP Conversations episode sees host Alexandra Knipe and guest speaker Christine Bunting discuss topic of drafting expert witness reports, with an exploration into a number of factors and in

It’s safe to say we are all missing our day to day office life at the moment, passing our colleagues in the corridor for a quick chat or catching up over a cup of tea at lunch. So the team at Hyphen Law decided to host a social get together on Zoom for the whole company. We are looking forward to making our cocktails from the kit we received in the post, thanks to Fete Roome, and an evening of magic from Magician Pete Heat