Pryers Solicitors has strategically enhanced its Court of Protection (CoP) division with significant appointments, ensuring a strengthened team for comprehensive client support.
- The firm welcomes Sian Thompson, Shanice Blackwood-Martin, and Zoe Gospel to its CoP team, enhancing expertise in mental capacity law.
- Sian Thompson brings nearly 30 years of legal experience and a focus on complex compensation case settlements.
- Shanice Blackwood-Martin offers six years of experience, emphasizing a client-centred approach in mental capacity and deputyship cases.
- Zoe Gospel, with a background in clinical negligence and personal injury claims, steps into the CoP paralegal role, reinforcing the team’s capabilities.
Pryers Solicitors has embarked on a forward-thinking expansion of its Court of Protection team, integrating three key professionals into its ranks. This strategic move underscores the firm’s commitment to bolstering its capacity to support clients requiring legal guidance on property, financial, and personal welfare matters, especially for those lacking mental capacity. Operating from their York office, Pryers extends its services nationally, ensuring accessibility and expert counsel across the United Kingdom.
The appointment of Sian Thompson, a seasoned solicitor with close to three decades of legal acumen, is a noteworthy addition. Her extensive experience in managing settlements from intricate, high-value compensation cases enhances Pryers’ ability to offer nuanced legal advice. Thompson’s prior roles as a CoP deputy and professional trustee for personal injury trusts have equipped her with a profound understanding of client needs, making her a valuable asset to the team. She expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “Pryers has an excellent reputation for managing high-net-worth injury trust and deputyship cases, and I am happy to be part of this experienced team.”
Shanice Blackwood-Martin also joins the CoP team, bringing a robust six-year background in mental capacity law. Her client-focused approach has been pivotal in assisting families navigating the legal and financial challenges following long-term injuries. Blackwood-Martin’s dedication to client service aligns with Pryers’ ethos of compassionate, expert legal support.
Further strengthening the team is Zoe Gospel, who advances into the CoP paralegal position. Joining the firm in 2021, Gospel’s experience in clinical negligence and personal injury claims provides valuable insights into the emotional and practical difficulties faced by clients. This background enhances the team’s ability to offer empathetic and informed legal assistance, addressing both technical and personal aspects of each case.
These appointments are supported by the leadership of solicitors Carmel Walsh and Robyn Hawxby, who together bring over 50 years of experience in managing high-value settlements for individuals with critical injuries. Walsh highlighted the importance of these additions, stating, “With Sian, Shanice and Zoe as part of the team, we’re now even better equipped to support clients in their most vulnerable moments, helping families build stable futures.”
Pryers Solicitors’ strategic appointments to their CoP team reinforce the firm’s dedication to providing high-quality legal services and supporting clients’ well-being.
