Alice Watkins

Alice Watkins

Associate Solicitor

Court of Protection

Alice specialises in Court of Protection matters, with particular expertise in managing and protecting the financial affairs of vulnerable individuals.

She works closely with deputies and attorneys, providing practical guidance on complex property and finance matters.

Working within our Court of Protection team, Alice brings extensive experience in property and finance matters, including deputyship applications, security bond matters, and applications relating to property transactions.

She has developed particular expertise in safeguarding vulnerable clients’ interests and advising on care fee funding arrangements.

Working alongside Holly Chantler, the department head, Alice assists in managing protected parties’ affairs where professional deputyship is required.

Qualifications & Memberships

Alice is an accredited member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers and the Professional Deputies Forum.

As a committed Dementia Friend, she brings additional insight and understanding to her work with vulnerable clients and their families.

Experience

Deputyship management

Successfully managing multiple deputyship applications and providing ongoing support for deputies and attorneys in their roles

Complex property transactions

Securing court approval for complex property transactions, including sales, purchases and equity releases on behalf of protected parties

Safeguarding expertise

Coordinating with local authorities and healthcare providers on safeguarding matters, successfully protecting vulnerable clients from financial abuse

Care fee planning

Advising on and implementing care fee funding arrangements, including negotiating deferred payment agreements with local authorities

What our clients say:

“I required assistance in dealing with the court of protection in regards to a power of attorney application.”

Recent Court of Protection Client

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“From start to finish extremely high standards of customer service. Very efficient and professional.”

Recent Court of Protection Client

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