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.
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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:
Stephanie Kaye, Partner, Clarion Solicitors
Stephanie Kaye will lead a new workshop at our event, focusing on managing legal costs effectively. She is highly experienced in handling complex legal matters and has a strong track record in improving cost effectiveness for legal professionals. This workshop aims to offer straightforward, practical advice that can be applied to the challenges our clients and their representatives face. Stephanie’s approach aligns with our commitment to resilience, innovation, and making complex issues easier to navigate. We’re here to support you with knowledge that empowers and strategies that make a difference.
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 this invaluable session on tax compliance for vulnerable clients. Elisabeth and her team work closely with Deputies and Trustees to ensure tax affairs are in order, returns are filed on time, and any HMRC issues are handled smoothly. With hands-on experience managing disclosures, investigations, and the quirks of HMRC, she’ll share practical strategies to help you navigate complex tax challenges 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:
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!
🗓️ Wednesday 30th April 2025
📍 UA92, Brian Statham Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PU
🕤 Timings TBC
🍹 Post-conference drinks will be available
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