Court of Protection Conference
Monday 10th July 2023
Lecture Theatre
The Honourable Society of The Inner Temple
Crown Office Row
London
EC4Y 7HL
What to expect at the conference
5 Stone Buildings is holding a half-day conference to consider and discuss recent developments in Court of Protection litigation.
5 Stone Buildings is the only set to be ranked by Chambers Bar Guide in Band 1 for Court of Protection – Property and Affairs and 13 members of chambers have individual rankings in this area. Members of chambers regularly appear in the leading cases in this area and have particular expertise in cases involving high net worth individuals and international elements.
Chaired by David Rees KC, who is recognised as a leading expert in Court of Protection work, the conference will consider recent developments, in particular in the property and affairs field, and there will be a panel session focussing on issues that can arise when advising high net worth individuals in this area.
Meet the speakers
David Rees KC
Mark Baxter
Ruth Hughes
Jordan Holland
Mathew Roper
Alexander Drapkin
Emilia Carslaw
Tomos Rees
Conference Programme:
8:30am: Registration & Coffee
9:15am: Welcome – David Rees KC
9:30am: Statutory Gifts and Means Tested Benefits (FvR [2022] EWCOP 49; Re LMS [2020] EWCOP 52) – Jordan Holland
9:55am: Lasting Powers of Attorney – the capacity test. – Alexander Drapkin
10:20am: Caselaw update – Emilia Carslaw & Tomos Rees
10:40am: Coffee Break
11:00am: Privacy in the Court of Protection – Reporting restrictions and closed hearings – David Rees KC
11:25am: Deputyship Applications – The new PD 9H procedure and other matters – Mathew Roper
11:50am: Panel Session – High Net Worth cases in the Court of Protection – David Rees KC, Mark Baxter, Ruth Hughes & Alexander Drapkin.
12:20pm: Q&A
12:30pm: Light lunch
1:30pm: Close
Monday 10th July 2023
The conference is now at capacity. Please complete the form to join the waiting list.
Please note there is a fee of £75 + Vat to attend the event. Once you have registered you will be emailed an invoice before the event.
Learning objectives
To improve knowledge and understanding of recent and likely future developments in the law and practice of the Court of Protection with specific emphasis on property and affairs work. In particular to provide detail on important recent cases and other events in this area.
Rationale
To enable maintenance and development of competence and performance in this key area of practice.
