About the Role
Court of Protection Partner | KentThis isn't just another Court of Protection role. You'll be joining one of the largest dedicated Court of Protection and deputyship teams in the country, a practice that's nationally recognised, award-winning, and genuinely operates at scale.This Top 200 firm has seen consistent revenue growth every year for over a decade. You'll be joining one of the genuine market leaders outside London with a Court of Protection offering that rivals anything in the City.The team receives direct referrals from solicitors, barristers, personal injury and clinical negligence specialists across the country. The work is complex, high-value, and spans property and affairs, health and welfare, catastrophic injury awards, and contentious litigation.You'll work in a well-structured team alongside like-minded partners, many of whom have been with the firm for over 10 years, testament to the culture, quality of work, and genuine career satisfaction.The OpportunityYou'll be joining an already established Court of Protection practice with real depth and reputation:Act as professional deputy particularly for clients who have survived brain injuryWork closely and collaboratively with families, case managers, and professionals to achieve outcomes consistent with clients' best interestsHandle complex capacity issues across property and financial affairsAdvise on discrete matters including applications for appointment of lay deputies, statutory wills, and lifetime gift applicationsProvide expert witness evidence to assist with personal injury and litigation claimsWork closely with personal injury, clinical negligence, and private client teams on brain and birth injury cases, setting up personal injury trustsSupport elderly clients with dementia and vulnerable individuals with learning difficulties or mental health issuesThe firm has particular expertise in dealing with issues related to brain and birth injuries, managing substantial matters with the technical, tax, and trust complexities that high-value cases demand.About YouEstablished Court of Protection Partner or Senior Associate with demonstrable expertiseStrong technical grounding across property and affairs, health and welfare, statutory applicationsExperience acting as professional deputy, particularly in complex brain injury casesPortable client following and proven business development track record would be a distinct advantage Empathetic, strategic, and commercially astuteReady to join a well-established, collegiate team and contribute to its continued growthWhat's On OfferHighly competitive partner remuneration reflecting experience and business contributionJoin a market leader outside London with one of the country's largest Court of Protection teamsAward-winning practice with STEP Vulnerable Client Advisory recognition and top Chambers rankingConsistent double-digit revenue growth for over a decadeWork alongside partners who've built long-term careers here (many 10+ years)Collaborative culture with strong links to personal injury, clinical negligence, and private client specialistsReal investment in Court of Protection as a strategic priorityThis team is renowned for its expertise in high-value catastrophic injury work and is regularly instructed by leading personal injury and clinical negligence firms, case managers, and leading silks. The practice has depth, reputation, scale, and stability.If you're ready to lead a Court of Protection practice that's genuinely one of the best in the country, with a team that values long-term partnership, this is rare.Apply now for immediate consideration.