Biography
For the last 11 years I have worked entirely on Court of Protection matters for client's who don't have the mental capacity to manage their own property and financial affairs. A Deputy is appointed by Order of the Court and my team are responsible for preparing the Bills of Costs of the Deputy for 1,400+ clients per year. This person following an Order will be known as the Protected Party.
The majority of work I oversee is for the General Management of the protected party's affairs for the year upon the anniversary of the original Order made, unless a further Order is made.
We also prepare bill's for the Appointment of Deputy, Discharge of Deputy, Statutory Will's and other matters for the client such as Family bills for Finance in Divorce, Contact of Children, Section 36(9) Trust Bill's and various Public Law COP matters such as Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Bill's.
What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?
I like how Irwin Mitchell is very flexible with their approach to work. Achieving a very healthy life / work lifestyle.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your role?
Constantly working and striving to build efficiencies in the team whilst adapting to new systems/software.
What inspired you to get into law?
I left school at 15 following my final exam. Within a few weeks I started to work for my Father's Costs practice as a summer job. 24 Years later I am still working in Costs.
What do you do away from the office?
I love football. I’m football manager & coach for two grassroots football teams and occasionally help coach other teams. I also still play competitive six aside football at least three times a week in various leagues. The remainder of my time away from the office I enjoy spending time with my family and friends watching films, going for walks, cycling and playing board games.
