Robert is a Court of Protection solicitor and professional deputy, dealing with deputyships, personal injury trusts and all types of financial applications to the Court of Protection.
He is a member of the Office of the Public Guardian’s panel of professional deputies, and is appointed by the Court of Protection in complex and high-value cases where an independent professional deputy is required.
Robert acts for individuals with significant damages awards, following clinical negligence or personal injury claims, as well as elderly clients who are no longer able to manage their finances.
He deals with the employment of care teams, purchasing and adapting property, and liaising with investment advisors and case managers.
He has extensive experience of making applications to the Court of Protection (both contentious and non-contentious) including:
- Statutory wills
- Gifts
- Variations to deputyship orders, including permission to purchase property
- The sale and purchase of property
- Appointing a replacement trustee
- The withdrawal of funds from the Court Funds Office
- Family care payments
- The appointment of family deputies
He also acts for respondents in all types of financial Court of Protection applications.
Robert is frequently asked to act as an expert witness concerning Court of Protection and Deputyship costs in clinical negligence and personal injury claims, receiving instructions from both claimant and defendant solicitors.
Robert has an interest in mental capacity law overseas and assists clients with international issues. He is a member of the International Guardianship Network.
Spencer West’s office in New York City supports direct liaison with US-based clients, families and professional advisers, involving Court of Protection issues in England & Wales and US-centred lives.
