This year, we’ve gone back to the drawing board and we’re giving Deputy Day a bit of a shake-up. Taking on YOUR feedback we’re making some changes to ensure that Deputy Day is a safe collaborative space with an emphasis on providing engaging and valuable content. Bringing the conference back “up North” we are pleased to host the day in our neighbourhood in Manchester. Mark Wednesday 30th April in your calendar and join us at University Academy 92 for a dynamic day celebrating the heroic work that you do as Deputies.
You’ll have the opportunity to curate your own experience through a variety of interactive workshops, covering essential topics, including Costs, Tax, Investments and Welfare Benefits. We will also be hosting standout case study session featuring four experienced CoP specialists. These experts will share their individual case studies, offering valuable insights and a unique opportunity for knowledge sharing.
Managing P’s affairs requires a bespoke approach, there’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution. And, we’re proud to collaborate to achieve better outcomes for clients, making bespoke solutions our guiding principle.
Deputy Day: Guardians of the Vulnerable is a conference dedicated to professional deputies tasked with this critical responsibility. This event aims to equip deputies with the latest insights, tools, and strategies to enhance their ability to safeguard those who cannot protect themselves.
Get ready to be inspired! Tickets are available now, secure your spot today by clicking below:
🗓️ Wednesday 30th April 2025
📍 UA92, Brian Statham Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PU
🕤 Registration from 9 am with the conference beginning at 10 am
🍹 Post-conference drinks will be available
Our new for 2025 workshops will allow you to focus on what is most relevant and beneficial to you. They are designed to engage you with experts and allow the opportunity for any any pressing questions.
Our professionals and workshop hosts can be found below:
Simon Callow, Chief Investment Officer, and Anthony Holt, Director of Investments
As a deputy, you often face tricky investment questions from clients. This session is designed to address those questions directly. Experts from Ascencia Investment Management will share how they navigate market shifts, manage risk, and protect client investments. You’ll also gain insights into building portfolios with the right mix of risk and goals, as well as how political and economic events impact investments. Plus, submit your questions in advance for a tailored discussion focused on the challenges that matter most to you and your clients.
Lauren Walsh, Welfare Benefits Manager and Specialist, Frenkel Topping Limited
Lauren is a benefits specialist providing expert advice and guidance on a range of issues including disability and sickness benefits, Universal Credit, personal injury payments, benefits for people from abroad, tax credits, support with housing costs, and benefits for people receiving care services. Her session will focus on the importance of these benefits for vulnerable clients. This workshop will be an invaluable opportunity to gain insights, enhance your understanding, and ask all your pressing questions about welfare benefits.
Elisabeth Stroud, Tax Manager at Equatas Accountants
Elisabeth will lead an interactive session on tax compliance for vulnerable clients, focusing on how Deputies and Trustees can manage tax affairs, file returns on time, and resolve any issues with HMRC. She’ll share real-life examples of common HMRC challenges and practical ways to overcome them. Elisabeth will also discuss who needs to file tax returns, how to contact HMRC, and what to do if something goes wrong or there are backdated taxes involved. The session will be interactive, with plenty of chances for questions throughout. With experience at Deloitte’s expat team, Elisabeth brings expert knowledge on foreign income and UK tax matters, offering clear and actionable advice.
Stephanie Kaye, Partner, Clarion Solicitors and Paul Cruickshanks, Head of Court of Protection, A&M Bacon
Join Stephanie Kaye, Partner at Clarion Solicitors, and Paul Cruickshanks, Head of Court of Protection at A&M Bacon, for a practical session on managing Court of Protection legal costs effectively. Stephanie and Paul bring extensive expertise in cost management, offering clear strategies to tackle common issues, recent developments, and key challenges in the field. The session will also include a Q&A, giving you the chance to ask the experts your most pressing questions. Designed to simplify complex cost issues, this workshop will provide the knowledge and strategies you need to manage legal costs with confidence.
This session will feature Court of Protection (CoP) specialists discussing real-life cases they have worked on, sharing their insights into the decisions made and the impact on those involved. There will also be an interactive Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable expertise from industry leaders. Fay Collinson of Kings Chambers will lead the session, bringing her own expertise to foster a dynamic discussion.
Our four experienced CoP specialists are:
Jemma Morland, CO Founder, EMG Solicitors
Jemma is the Co-Founder of EMG Solicitors | B Corp™ and a nationally recognised expert in Court of Protection matters, listed in the Legal 500. She leads EMG Solicitors’ Court of Protection Property and Affairs team, described as one of the finest in the country. A first-tier APIL-listed expert, Jemma is a Professional Deputy and frequently provides expert witness evidence in high-value, multi-track catastrophic injury cases.
This standout case study session will feature four experienced Court of Protection specialists, each sharing real-life case studies. It is an invaluable opportunity to gain practical insights and engage in meaningful discussions with leading professionals in the field.
Michael Knott Senior Practice Director, Slater and Gordon
We’re excited to announce Michael Knott as part of our case study session Michael is Senior Practice Director at Slater and Gordon and National Practice Head of S&G’s Private Client Division, with over 35 years of experience. He specialises in the financial management of catastrophic spinal and brain injury cases and is a recognised expert witness. Michael’s expertise includes complex financial management, tax strategies, contested deputyship matters, and international repatriation. He has also lectured on legal and investment protocols following key judgments.
J E Bennet Law, Managing Partner and Founder, J E Bennett Law
Jane is a leading figure in Court of Protection, ranked among the top 25 lawyers nationally in Chambers Rankings and one of only six lawyers in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. As the founder of JE Bennett Law, she has built a firm known for excellence, ranked as a Leading Firm in the Legal 500 for seven years. With extensive experience as an expert witness in catastrophic personal injury and CICA claims, Jane will offer valuable insights into complex CoP cases.
Saoirse de Bont, Senior Associate at Irwin Mitchell
Saoirse specialises in Court of Protection matters and represents vulnerable adults in health and welfare disputes and challenges unlawful decisions by public bodies through judicial review. Saoirse is regularly appointed by the court as an Accredited Legal Representative and was named Solicitor of the Year at the 2024 Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards. She will share real-life case studies and take part in a Q&A, offering valuable insights into key legal challenges.
We’re looking forward to adding even more speakers to our line-up very soon. Keep an eye out!
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