Court of Protection Reviews

His judgement is sound, and he has a reliable sense of which issues matter and how a case should be approached. 

Kris has a calm mastery of detail and works well within deadlines.

He is really exceptionally bright, really efficient and brilliant with clients.

Kris is completely unflappable, handles everything without panic, calms situations down and is really respected by judges.

Melissa is an excellent tactician who knows the papers, has great client rapport and ensures that cases progress.

She is quick to identify the key issues in a case and focused on progressing matters in a practical way that delivers meaningful improvements for her clients.

She is a terrific lawyer with razor-sharp instincts.

Melissa is outstanding. She’s strategically astute, meticulous and unfailingly focused on ensuring that the evidence, care arrangements and legal framework are rigorously scrutinised.

She balances a good awareness of the law and forensic attention to detail, with strong tactical awareness when it comes to managing the often complex interpersonal relationships the practice area involves.

Laura is extremely knowledgeable about the law, exceptionally efficient and always has everything well organised.

She showed exactly what you want from a senior Court of Protection solicitor: intellectual rigour, calm judgement and a complete command of the procedural complexities, without losing sight of the individual she is representing.

They are exceptionally detail-focused, ensuring that every aspect of a case is carefully considered while never losing sight of what is in the client’s best interests.

They work tirelessly to achieve the best outcomes for their clients.

They are outstanding solicitors with a genuine commitment to their clients and cases.

The team combines technical strength with a real understanding of vulnerable clients and the practical realities of complex welfare litigation.

Kris Jackson-Hughes is skilled in deprivation of liberty matters, best interests assessments, and residence and care issues.

Laura Mannering is also well-versed in mental capacity and best interests issues relating to marriage, and has additional experience in transparency in the Court of Protection.

Described by clients as ‘tenacious’ with ‘excellent judgment,’ Melissa Law brings expertise in matters involving the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including mental capacity issues and best interests assessments relating to sexual relations, family matters and medical treatment.

The team have a wealth of experience and appear at every level of the Court of Protection. Melissa Law has a depth of experience which is rivalled by very few.

Edwards Duthie have an excellent team with strength at every level. They are hard working, knowledgeable and dedicated to their clients.

Dear Laura, thank you all for all your hard work and support throughout, you have given us the opportunity to make our voices heard, one which we will always be grateful for.

Kris is one to watch. He has good attention to detail, knows everything to know about a case, and a chatty, friendly approach which clients like.

Kris is really efficient has great judgement.

Melissa Law is really meticulous and thorough, someone who looks at all angles.

She is very efficient, organised and super experienced.

Melissa is phenomenal. Her work ethic is amazing, as is her ability to engage with P.

Laura is really outstanding. She is incredibly empathetic and a consummate professional – she really cares about the clients and that comes through in the quality of work.

Laura is excellent. She is very clear so judges really like her, and outside court she has a very informal and chatty approach which clients really like.

The Edwards Duthie Shamash lawyers are all absolute experts in court of protection work.

They are really focused on getting good results – very pragmatic and sensible.

Excellent service. Thank you so much for all your help and advice.

I will recommend this firm to everyone I know, they dealt with my case in a very professional way, always stayed in contact and easy to communicate with. They have the best solicitors. I am very happy with the outcome, thank you very much to everyone involved who worked on my case. If there are any problems in the future, I will definitly use this firm again. 5 Stars.

I want to thank you so much for the work you have put in and time you have dedicated in helping me with suitable accommodation. You have been such a amazing lawyer and I am so lucky to have been with your firm and yourself. Words can’t describe how grateful I am for what you have done for me.