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Mental Capacity & Deputyship

Deputyship Solicitors

Christine Dyson
Christine Dyson
Partner
Patrick Allen
Patrick Allen
Senior Partner
Sarah Charnley
Partner
Chantae Francis
Chantae Francis
Solicitor
Finley Levell
Finley Levell
Paralegal
Harry Wright
Harry Wright
Paralegal
Mohan Dhadli
Mohan Dhadli
Associate
Nicholas McKeowen
Nicholas McKeown
Paralegal

When someone is unable to manage their finances due to lack of capacity, the court can appoint a deputy to ensure their best interests are looked after.

Our specialist London team of Court of Protection lawyers have many years of experience assisting and supporting families in this situation. We can help – we always put the needs of our clients at the centre of all the decisions we make.

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What is a deputy?

A deputy is someone who has been appointed by the Court of Protection to manage the finances of an incapacitated client. The deputy may be a family member, a close friend or a trusted professional.

With years of experience working with the Court of Protection, our sensitive and understanding Mental Capacity & Deputyship solicitors can help you make an application to become a deputy. Our specialist solicitors can also act as deputies for those unable to make decisions for themselves.

There is another type of deputy who will deal with Personal Welfare and they make decisions on medical treatment and how someone is cared for. Hodge Jones & Allen Deputyship Solicitors only act as Property & Financial Affairs Deputies.

"Christine Dyson is a standout deputy with incredible experience in representing client's with complex needs and demands both with professionalism but also, importantly, empathy." - Legal 500, 2025

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"Christine Dyson is a fantastic to have as any part of the team. She is pragmatic and strong. Her decisions are always in the client’s best interests and she holds firm despite the behaviours of the difficult clients that we share." - Legal 500, 2024