Our East Midlands-based solicitors will help you navigate the legal issues around mental capacity
Should your loved one lose capacity, we will ensure that they are supported
An experienced, sensitive team of mental capacity and Court of Protection specialists

Mental capacity and the law

Mental capacity means the ability to make your own decisions.

Mental incapacity could be caused by many reasons including:

  • accident
  • dementia
  • stroke
  • medical negligence
  • learning disability
  • severe mental health issues

The law surrounding mental capacity can be difficult to navigate. It’s common for issues or disputes to arise when an individual has lost capacity and decisions need to be taken on their behalf. This can be a distressing situation for family members who are navigating their loved one’s ill health, and legal complexities, at the same time.

Our specialist team have experience in providing sympathetic and comprehensive support to vulnerable clients and their families. We are always happy to discuss any issues or concerns you may have which relate to you or a loved one.

Court of Protection solicitors

The Court of Protection is a specialist court that make decisions for those who lack mental capacity. The court is based in London, but cases are usually dealt with on paper without a hearing.

Court of Protection applications can be daunting and complex. We’d always recommend using a Court of Protection specialist solicitor.

 

 

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Rothera Bray's Private Client Partner Jeremy Allen

“We provide clear and compassionate advice during a difficult time.”

Jeremy Allen

Head of Mental Capacity and Court of Protection

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The Mental Capacity and Court of Protection team
Rothera Bray's Private Client Partner Jeremy Allen

Jeremy Allen

Partner & Head of Trusts and Court of Protection

Jeremy Allen is a Wills, Probate and Trusts specialist at Rothera Bray Solicitors and is based at our Lace Market offices in the heart of Nottingham City Centre.

Emily Gordon, Senior Associate in the Mental Capacity and Court of Protection team

Emily Gordon

Senior Associate

Emily Gordon is a Senior Associate in Rothera Bray’s Mental Capacity and Court of Protection department and is based at our Nottingham office.

Rothera Bray's Mental Capacity and Court of Protection Solicitor Lyndsey Hudson

Lyndsey Hudson

Solicitor

Lyndsey is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Mental Capacity and Court of Protection department. She is based at our Nottingham office.

Louise Mathison

Louise Mathison

Senior Paralegal

Louise Mathison is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Mental Capacity and Court of Protection department and is based at our Lace Market, Nottingham office.

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