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We’re delighted to announce the expansion of our Court of Protection and Inheritance Disputes (COPID) team. Lisa Cox - Team Leader Destiny Carter (Berry) - Executive Legal Support Assistant Kerry Hull - Senior Associate Solicitor Tia Marie Woodworth - Paralegal James Pettit - Solicitor Read more about the team and how we can assist in legal matters like court-appointed deputyships, mental capacity issues, and inheritance disputes. https://loom.ly/BVLAOBQ #Law #CourtOfProtection #COPID #InheritanceDisputes #LegalServices

The Upper Tribunal ruled that a child’s views must be considered in EHCP decisions. In a recent case, new evidence showed the child’s distress over the Local Authority’s school choice was overlooked. This decision reinforces the importance of considering children’s feelings in education decisions. Our article explains more👉https://loom.ly/Auuojmw #Law #Education #EducationLaw #EHCP #LegalInsights

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