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Oakwood Solicitors is delighted to announce that Charlotte Bandawe has been appointed to the prestigious GOV.UK Court of Protection Panel of Deputies for the North of England.
This appointment is a significant milestone, recognising Charlotte’s extensive expertise and her unwavering dedication to supporting vulnerable individuals in complex legal matters.
A Position of Trust and Expertise
Panel deputies are a select group of professional deputies appointed directly by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).
The Court of Protection relies on this list when no one else, such as a family member or close friend, is willing or able to act for someone who lacks mental capacity.
As a Panel deputy, Charlotte will be responsible for managing the financial affairs of individuals who are unable to do so themselves, ensuring their interests are protected under the strict standards set by the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Understanding the Court of Protection
The Court of Protection is a specialist court established to protect the rights of individuals who lack the capacity to make specific decisions.
Its powers include:
- Determining Capacity: Deciding if an individual can make a particular decision.
- Appointing Deputies: Assigning professionals like Charlotte to handle ongoing financial or welfare matters.
- LPA/EPA Oversight: Deciding on the validity of Lasting or Enduring Powers of Attorney and removing deputies or attorneys who fail in their duties.
What does this mean for Oakwood Clients?
Charlotte’s appointment reinforces Oakwood Solicitors’ position as a leader in Court of Protection matters in the North of England.
While the appointment is a personal achievement for Charlotte, it benefits all our clients by:
- Ensuring Expert Oversight: Clients receive guidance backed by the highest regulatory standards (the OPG Deputy Standards).
- Bespoke Support: Charlotte is supported by a caring, knowledgeable team, ensuring each client receives a tailored service that respects their unique circumstances.
- Local Expertise: With a focus on the North of England circuit, we provide accessible, high-level legal support right where our community needs it most. Charlotte is a member of the Leeds local community panel working with Leeds City Council to ensure that people within Leeds can live well with Dementia.
Reflecting on the appointment, Charlotte Bandawe comments:
“It is an immense privilege to be selected as a Panel deputy, which is a position of great responsibility when providing essential safeguarding assistance to a vulnerable person whilst managing their affairs.”
“It is very different from other areas of law, as we know each individual has their own needs and requirements, and it is therefore essential to know your client to ensure that you can make the decisions in their best interests and to manage their affairs, which are personal to the client.”
Abbie Keech, Managing Director of Oakwood Solicitors, commented:
“I am really pleased with the appointment of Charlotte Bandawe to the Court of Protection Panel of Deputies for the North of England. Charlotte is such a knowledgeable and understanding solicitor to all her clients, future clients, and their families.”
“She is a great asset to us, here at Oakwood Solicitors, and this appointment only goes to highlight the hard work and dedication that she has put into her field of work. She always gives the best to her clients in a sympathetic and empathetic manner, and we are so very proud of this achievement.”
Further information:
Oakwood Solicitors: Wills.
Oakwood Solicitors: Trusts.
Oakwood Solicitors: Court of Protection.
Oakwood Solicitors: Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA).
Panel deputies working in the north of England.
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary: Court of Protection.
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Charlotte’s work in the Court of Protection is defined by care, precision, and advocacy for vulnerable individuals. Her appointment to the GOV. The UK panel reflects years of hard work and a milestone achievement.
For any Wills and Probate legal matters, contact our dedicated team on enquiries@oakwoodsolicitors.co.uk or call our office on 0113 200 9720.
Abbie Keech originally studied and completed a degree in Medical Microbiology at Newcastle University before converting to a law degree. She became Head of the Road Traffic Accident department at …
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