Hull’s Court of Protection Law Specialists

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Providing expert advocacy in property, financial, and welfare matters for vulnerable individuals—handling deputyship applications, deprivation of liberty, medical decisions, and more with dedicated care and clarity.

With an ever-ageing population, the need for representation in the Court of Protecting is increasing. At Wilberforce Barristers, we have an experienced team who can assist in all aspects of the Court of Protection process and can assist in a wide variety of issues from management of property and finances, to wellbeing and welfare, deprivation of liberty, medical treatment and deputyship applications.

Our barristers regularly offer advice and represent family members, local authorities, the Official Solicitor and other interested persons in Court of Protection proceedings.

“Our specialist Team is headed by Rebecca Miller who is a Family Law Specialist who has worked in the Hull Area for 15 years. Our COP team fully understands the issues involved in of the Protection of the most vulnerable in our society. We are instructed both by the Local Authority and also Approved Mental Health Professionals, and those who find themselves the subject of proceedings and alongside that, family members of patients. We have experience in representing clients that lack capacity focusing on the health and welfare proceedings for vulnerable clients. Each case concerning or brought before the Court of Protection is unique and our team here at Wilberforce Barristers will offer you expert advice and expert advocacy to help you through this complex area.”

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    Rebecca - Miller

    Head of Court of Protection

    Court of Protection Law
    Family Law

    Regulatory Law
    Children (Public) Law
    Children (Private) Law

    Call 2007
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    Gail - Farrington

    Family Finance Law
    Family Law

    Regulatory Law
    Children (Public) Law
    Children (Private) Law
    Court of Protection Law

    Call 2011 (Solicitor 2004)
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    Joanne - Jenkins

    Family Finance Law
    Family Law

    Court of Protection Law
    Children (Public) Law
    Children (Private) Law

    Call 2009
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  • Chloe - Ogley

    Family Finance Law

    Family Law

    Court of Protection Law

    Children (Public Law)

    Children (Private Law)

    Inquests