Cases
DMM, Re (Alzheimer's : power of attorney) [2017] EWCOP 32
St John’s Chambers is a ‘go-to‘ set for Court of Protection work on the Western Circuit, with several members regularly receiving instructions from family members, the Official Solicitor, and local authorities, among others.”
Court of Protection
Sign up to mailings
To keep up to date with our latest news and events, please sign up for mailings.
You are always free to unsubscribe at any time.
We offer barristers at all levels of seniority who are equipped to handle the full spectrum of Court of Protection cases. Combining detailed knowledge of mental capacity law with practical judgment and reliable advice, our team delivers clear, client-focused solutions.
Our barristers are experienced in cases of all levels of complexity, from hearings before District Judges to contested trials before High Court Judges. We provide both advisory and advocacy services at every stage of proceedings.
We act on behalf of a wide range of parties, including family members, the Official Solicitor, and local authorities. Our cases span the country, with appearances in the Court of Protection in London, Wales, the South West, and beyond.
Our team has been involved in matters raising novel issues of principle and practice, including the interpretation of Court of Protection Rules, costs disputes, publicity considerations, deputyship (both welfare and property & affairs), and mediation within the Court of Protection.
Areas of Expertise
Property and Affairs
- Trusts
- Gifts
- Statutory wills
- Allegations of financial abuse
- Settlement and administration of personal injury awards
- Deputyship issues – property & affairs and welfare deputies
- LPAs and EPAs
Health and Welfare
- Best interests decisions
- Medical treatment
- Residence, care, and family contact
- Deprivation of liberty
Mediation
With mediation playing an increasing role in Court of Protection work, our barristers are well placed to assist—whether as advocates, mediators, or both. Our facilities are designed to meet the needs of mediation participants, providing a practical and supportive environment. Read more.
Our dedicated clerking team understand the unique procedures of the Court of Protection and can respond quickly to urgent and out-of-hours applications.
Court of Protection Team
Alex Troup KC
- Call: 1998
- Silk: 2023
Nathan Tavares KC
- Call: 1992
- Silk: 2018
Sarah Phillimore
- Call: 1994
John Dickinson
- Call: 1995
Christopher Jones
- Call: 2004
Jody Atkinson
- Call: 2005
Oliver Wooding
- Call: 2009
Adam Boyle
- Call: 2012
Ryan Morgan
- Call: 2017
Annie Sampson
- Call: 2015
Daniel Soar
- Call: 2016
Lauren Karmel
- Call: 2017
Chelsea Bartlett
- Call: 2021
Directory Quotes
An excellent set at all levels and handles a lot of advisory and litigation work, including medical treatment and deprivation of liberty.”
A ‘go-to‘ set for Court of Protection work on the Western Circuit, with several members regularly receiving instructions from family members, the Official Solicitor, and local authorities, among others.”
The members have expertise across a wide spectrum of agricultural issues, including sales and purchases of land, inheritance disputes involving farmland estates, and proprietary estoppel cases.”
The team have been kept busy handling cases involving issues of mental capacity arising from diagnoses of dementia, health and welfare matters, and property and affairs disputes.”
Get in touch or request a callback
"*" indicates required fields