Court of Protection Masterclass: Navigating Complex Cases
The Mental Capacity Act 2005, more than 17 years after its enactment, still has the power to confound even the most seasoned legal professional. Cornerstone Barristers’ Court of Protection team is adept at guiding private and local authority clients through the most complex legal cases.
This three-part masterclass will focus on the tricky issues and hot topics that challenge personal welfare practitioners in the Court of Protection.
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- Masterclass #1: Hoarding and Tenancy Orders
The first session of our masterclass series, chaired by Lee Parkhill, sees expert barristers Peggy Etiebet and India Flanagan dissect the challenges of hoarding cases, exploring the intersection with property and affairs matters and the complexities of tenancy orders. This session will equip you with practical strategies to navigate these tricky scenarios.
- Masterclass #2: Navigating Closed Material, Contempt and Inherent Jurisdiction
Chaired by Peggy Etiebet, we dive into closed material and closed hearings with Lee Parkhill and India Flanagan who guide you through the intricacies of handling sensitive information, contempt proceedings, and the application of inherent jurisdiction.
- Masterclass #3: Managing Fluctuating Capacity, Restraint and Orders
In our final Masterclass, chaired by Kuljit Bhogal KC, we tackle some of the most complex issues in Court of Protection practice. Catherine Rowlands and Alexander Campbell discuss fluctuating capacity, the risks of working in silos during capacity assessments, and the legal nuances of orders concerning restraint.
Since this session was recorded, the Court of Appeal has overturned the judgment of HHJ Burrows in the complex case of ZX, referred to in this training session. Read Catherine Rowlands’ case analysis here.