Pryers Solicitors

Business Details

24 Years

experience

Trusted Court of Protection Legal Services

Established in 2002, Pryers Solicitors has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice specialising in Court of Protection matters. Our team of highly skilled solicitors and legal professionals deliver tailored solutions for clients across England & Wales, combining technical expertise with a compassionate approach. With deep experience in property, affairs, and welfare management for individuals lacking mental capacity, we prioritise client needs through a personal service model.

Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our regulatory compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority and ongoing community engagement initiatives in York and beyond. We leverage cutting-edge systems to ensure efficient case management while maintaining the human touch that defines our client relationships.

Services

Court of Protection Deputy Appointments Legal Representation Personal Injury Trusts Medical Negligence

Details

Year established: 2002

Highlights and features

We offer 20+ years of specialist Court of Protection experience
Our solicitors hold regulatory authorisation from the SRA
Client-centred approach with personal case management
Proven track record in complex mental capacity cases
Nationwide service with local York community commitment

Associations and certifications

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Website

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Services

Court of Protection

We act as Court-appointed Deputies managing financial, property, and welfare decisions for individuals lacking mental capacity. Our solicitors provide expert guidance through complex legal processes, ensuring compliance with court requirements while protecting clients' best interests. With specialist knowledge in mental capacity law, we help families navigate challenging circumstances with professional support and clear communication.

Deputy Appointments

Our authorised Deputies manage ongoing affairs for clients with brain injuries, dementia, or other capacity-limiting conditions. We handle property transactions, investment decisions, and care arrangements while maintaining detailed reporting to the Court of Protection. This service ensures vulnerable individuals receive structured financial management and welfare oversight from experienced legal professionals.

People

Carmel Walsh

Partner

Experienced Court of Protection specialist with Pryers Solicitors, providing expert legal guidance since joining the firm's leadership team.

Robyn Hawxby

Partner

Qualified solicitor since 2002 with specialist Court of Protection expertise, leading complex cases as a Pryers partner since 2013.

Michelle Cruddas

Legal Executive

Chartered Legal Executive supporting Court of Protection clients with practical legal solutions and dedicated case management.

Questions

What is the Court of Protection?

The Court of Protection makes decisions about property, finances, and welfare for individuals who lack mental capacity to make these decisions themselves.

What does a Court-appointed Deputy do?

Deputies manage ongoing affairs for vulnerable individuals, making legally binding decisions about property, finances, and personal welfare while reporting to the court.

How can Pryers help with mental capacity issues?

We provide specialist legal support managing property transactions, investment decisions, and care arrangements for clients with brain injuries, dementia, or developmental conditions.

Do you only work in York?

While based in York, we provide Court of Protection services across Yorkshire and throughout England & Wales.

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Peter Ward

Nov 30, 2021 Report

After 5 years of many tests and several scans I finally received a Gamma Knife operation. After the treatment I decided to let Pryers Solicitors put a claim in for me medical negligence. After two and a half years I was told that the funding was running out. I said I would go elsewhere and the funding was restarted. Soon after I was told that the Barrister would not proceed with the case. I put forward a complaint. I received another Solicitor and Barrister. The Solicitor arranged for a recorded telephone meeting. At the start of the meeting the NHS defendant requested for the recording to be turned

Wu Xiao Shu

Oct 15, 2021 Report

Pryers Solicitors was recommended to me by Citizen Advice Bureau. They are efficient, professional, thoughtful, good quality and good value in terms that you don't need to pay upfront unless the case succeeded, they took reasonable share at the end which they absolutely deserve for all the work they did. They took all the stress away from me and handed me with unexpected high standard result. I am truly grateful to their service.

Farhana Khanam

Jul 14, 2021 Report

Pryers has been amazing to me from the start to the end of my case. In particular Kristi who was my solicitor who was amazing, she was easy to talk to, she would answer all my questions (and I had many) she would be very quick and efficient with her responses and she was extremely understanding and professional throughout my entire case. I felt confident in her as my solicitor to get the best outcome for my case and I was was very happy with my settlement. No matter what request I had, or what query I had Kristi insured that I was fully updated and satisfied with my concerns or queries with my

Lee Armstrong

Jul 04, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I cant thank Pryers enough for the professional service I received. Sarah Moore and her team were great and always reactive to and questions I had in regards to the service. Once again thank you!!